Respite Housing Specialist - Norwood - Riverside Community Care

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Respite Housing Specialist

We are seeking a Respite Housing Specialist for our Norwood based program!

Schedule: 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm OR 9am to 5pm

Pay Rate: $26.44/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside:

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment,perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environment required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) and present effectively to the public.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to seek, establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with the people we serve.

• High school diploma with 2 years related experience; Bachelor's preferred
• Housing advocacy experience preferred
• Experience with substance use, mental illness and co-occurring clients preferred.
• Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.