Columbus House, Inc

Hamden Warming Center Resident Support Specialist

Columbus House, Inc  •  $19/hr  •  New Haven, CT (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Columbus House, Inc.

Job Posting: Seasonal Part Time FLSA Non-Exempt, Essential

Hamden Warming Center Resident Support Specialist 2nd & 3rd shifts

Seasonal: December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

Purpose

The Warming Center’s guiding principle is to save lives during the harshest weather of the year by providing compassionate care for the most vulnerable residents of Hamden. The Warming Center is a critical program for people who are homeless and generally resistant to or not able to enter shelters.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Individual(s) must have demonstrated the ability to manage, motivate and direct clients, time management and organizational skills essential.
  • Knowledge base of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population preferred.
  • Must be aware of mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues.
  • Knowledgeable of the area network providers; computer literate; culturally competent.
  • Must possess the capacity to work within a team and promote teamwork.
  • Must have a general understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions.
  • Able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment, strong empathic skills.

Responsibilities

  • Attend all required Columbus House training and meetings.
  • Complete all required logs, incident reports; and daily rosters.
  • Supervise clients to ensure compliance with all Warming Center rules.
  • Assist in providing the security of the Warming Center site.
  • Adhere closely to scheduled shift start times and remain on duty until a replacement has arrived.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Supervised by: Emergency Services Operational Manager

Pay Scale: $19.00 per hour

Work Schedules:

  • Sunday to Wednesday: (2 positions) 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Friday: 5:00pm-12:00am & Saturday - Sunday: 6:00pm- 12:00am
  • Friday- Sunday: 6:00PM- 12:00AM
  • Per Diem: As needed
  • Thursday- Saturday: (2 Positions) 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Monday to Thursday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM & Friday: 5:00PM- 12:00 AM
  • Sunday- Thursday: 5:00PM- 12:00 AM

Ways to Apply

Please apply using one of the following methods:

  • Apply online at www.columbushouse.org
  • Email your resume to hr@columbushouse.org
  • Stop by 586 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06519 to complete an application in person.
Columbus House, Inc

About Columbus House, Inc

MISSION: Columbus House serves people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.

Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for homeless men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

In addition to food, shelter and the provision of basic human needs, Columbus House goes deeper by providing comprehensive case management. Our case managers provide assessment and then referrals to appropriate community services for many of the common root causes of homelessness: loss of job; lack of affordable housing; substance abuse; mental health issues; lack of education and job skills; personal histories of abuse and neglect, etc.

Located in New Haven, CT, with programs in Waterbury and Middletown, Columbus House is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization that relies on government grants as well as contributions from the private sector including businesses, foundations and individuals.

In order to accomplish our stated goals of moving people beyond homelessness, we rely on extensive volunteer support and collaborate with a number of community-based service agencies to provide a continuum of care for all of our clients.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New Haven, CT
Year Founded
1982
Website
columbushouse.org
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