"Unhoused Shelter" Resident Specialist $16/hr Job at GTN Technical Staffing, Fairfax, VA

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  • GTN Technical Staffing
  • Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Service Specialist (Unhoused Shelter)

Location: Alexandria, VA
Position Type: Contract
Pay: $16/hr
Residency Status: US Citizen


Position Description

The Resident Services Specialist provides direct support and guidance to individuals residing in the homeless shelter and hypothermia support locations, ensuring their well-being and progress toward self-sufficiency.

This role involves assisting residents with daily needs, addressing immediate concerns, monitoring compliance with shelter rules, supporting resource distribution, and de-escalating conflicts. The Specialist also connects residents with appropriate resources, facilitates access to services, and encourages participation in programs that promote stability and personal growth.

The Specialist is also responsible for completing necessary reports and documentation for each scheduled shift.

This position may require standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.

Skills Required

  • Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, diagnosed with behavioral health disorders, or who are substance dependent
  • Counseling and crisis intervention skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Basic computer skills to maintain data in a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Experience Required

  • 2+  years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education Required

  • High School Diploma

Education Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human service field

"We are GTN – The Go To Network"

Company Description

Who We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.

What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.

What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.

Why People Want It
Our value

Company Description

Who We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work,

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