Resident Support Specialist
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Make a transformative difference in the daily lives of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who are living in affordable housing provided in an integrated, supportive environment. Our Place Nashville is seeking candidates for the position of social worker to join our management team as the resident directors of our Friendship Houses and we help our residents - individuals with IDD and their neurotypical housemates -live independently with success. The position reports to the Executive Director (or if licensed or seeking licensure, to a Clinical Supervisor).Job ResponsibilitiesAREA OF RESPONSIBILITIESSupports Residents who may be in independent housing for the first time, creating a smooth transition towards independent living in a community.Works alongside OPN Social Worker to help provide behavioral and/or mental health assessments to determine safety risks, existing supports, and needed supports.Communicate with OPN's inter-professional team to gather history and develop support plans.Implements person-centered practices and utilizes strengths-based perspective.Identifies community resources available to meet an individual's needs.Communicates effectively with individuals, their families, and OPN staff to help them access and navigate services.Facilitates communication with residents and the property managers around areas of property maintenance and other housing issues.Keeps and stores records according to OPN protocols.Helps facilitate weekly independent life skills classes on a variety of topics.Facilitates community-focused social and educational events throughout the year alongside the OPN team.Provides some evening hours for meetings, programming, and resident consultations. This will vary from month to month.Builds partnerships to recruit future residents, helping conduct future resident interviews to assess suitability for the different communities.QualificationsJob QualificationsBachelor's degree in social work or related field. Master's degree preferred.Applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas are preferred:Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and other professionals who work with people with disabilities.Experience working with adults with physical disabilities, older adults, and individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Proficiency in Microsoft programs, and some familiarity with Mac OS.Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and self-direct at times.Additional InformationPaid federal holidays and 10 days paid vacation after 30 days of employment. Two weeks of paid family leave, with an additional four weeks unpaid leave if needed. Up to $400/month health insurance reimbursement. If the job candidate is seeking licensure, the cost of clinical supervision will be shared by Our Place Nashville.How to ApplyEmail your cover letter and resume in one PDF file with your name as the file name to admin@ with Resident Support Specialist  in the email's subject line. No phone calls, please.A resume no longer than 2 pages2 professional referencesWriting samples may be requestedDetailsDate Posted: November 14, 2024Type: Full-TimeJob Function: Programs and Service DeliveryService Area: Social / Human ServicesStart Date: 01/01/2025Salary Range: $45,000-$47,000Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk;M-F 8:30am-4:30 (flexible, with rare evenings and weekends)#J-18808-Ljbffr