Unit Specialist at Father Bills & Mainspring

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathy, Professionalism, Communication, Record-Keeping, Job Knowledge, Attendance, Reliability, Initiative, Adherence to Policy, Interpersonal Skills, Safety & Security

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Description SSFES Unit Specialist Family Shelter Program Mission Statement: Father Bill’s & MainSpring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency. Father Bill’s & MainSpring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals. Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives. We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our mission. Position Summary: The SSFES Unit Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Scattered Site Coordinator. This position provides support to the properties and the day-to-day operations of the 100+ SSFES program. Attention to detail, good organization skills, and a basic understanding of health and safety procedures are a must. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1-3 years of related experience. Essential Responsibilities: * Conduct regular inspections of the SSFES units in an effort to provide all families with safe and clean temporary living space and meet Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) contract goals. * Report to supervisor with any damages or violations of properties, to ensure all properties meet DHCD contact goals and Shelter Rules are being followed. * Assist in the turn-over of SSFES units to accept new families within the contracted timeframe. * Complete small repairs and/or cleaning projects to facilitate speedy turn-over of all SSFES units. * Ensure that each vacant SSFES unit is provided with new materials and goods needed for basic living before families are placed. * Assist in management of the maintenance hotline by reviewing the hotline messages regularly. * Resolve lock-out issues with families in the SSFES program as needed. * Maintain strong communication with other SSFES staff and FBMS Facilities staff. * Assist with other miscellaneous projects as needed. * Respond effectively to emergency situations, when needed. Skills & Competencies: * Empathy: An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues. * Professionalism and Work Ethic: Maintaining the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, interaction with co-workers and the representation of FBMS within the organization as well as the community. * Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills effectively communicating the mission and goals of FBMS to volunteers, donors and other constituents. * Record-Keeping: Routine clerical or record-keeping incidental to the essential responsibilities of the job. * Job Knowledge: Possesses the practical and technical knowledge required on the job. * Attendance: Acceptable overall attendance record, consistently at work and on time. * Reliability: Relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up. Follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. * Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary. * Adherence to Policy: Follows safety and conduct rules, regulations, processes and adheres to company policies. * Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates and outside contacts. Demonstrates strong customer service skills. Other: * Safety & Security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. * Travel: Local travel may be required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. * Physical Demands: The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job. Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The SSFES Unit Specialist conducts regular inspections of SSFES units to ensure safe and clean living spaces for families. They assist in the turnover of units and manage maintenance issues as needed.