--- title: Resident Support Specialist description: Community Housing Innovations is hiring for the Resident Support Specialist role in Newburgh, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/resident-support-specialist-at-community-housing-innovations-01a1860e-d804-7550-99d7-1b393f9079de date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Community Housing Innovations as Resident Support Specialist in Newburgh, NY. Pays $18 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/aq4g6c.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Community Housing Innovations | | **Location** | Newburgh, NY | | **Salary** | $18/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Community Housing Innovations. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Community Housing Innovations. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $45,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description **WHO IS CHI?** Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. **Job Summary** Responsible for: Providing a safe, structured, supervised and accountable environment for CHI residents and staff. Location: Newburgh, NY Hours- Saturday 4pm-12am FLSA: Non-exempt, eligible for overtime Pay: $18 an hour **JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. The Resident Support Specialist ensures the safety and security of all clients, visitors, staff and property. This is accomplished by performing the following functions: · Maintains visibility to residents by wearing Safety Monitor vest and ID badge, and inspects site through regular (hourly) tours of the property. Reviews video cameras and monitors area consistently. · Enforces CHI, site and DSS/DCFS policies, regulations and rules with residents. · Intervenes in situations as needed in an appropriate fashion to de-escalate situations and redirect behavior. · Provides limited crisis intervention to residents when necessary until CHI professional staff Shelter Managers, Program Managers or Program Director is able to be contacted and/or intervene. Contacts supervisor and/or the proper authorities as needed. · Maintains appropriate documentation accurately throughout shift, i.e. turn-over, census, logs, incident reports, etc. · Conducts unit inspections in accordance with OTDA/DSS/DCFS /CHI standards by physically entering each unit to insure proper monitoring and follow up is recorded. · Accepts resident referrals and reviews rules and regulations with new arrivals including but not limited to the rule of 2 bags per person upon intake. Perform bag searches upon intake, and as required by bag search requirement protocol. · Submits all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI (logs, notes, incident reports). Maintains logs, office and site in an orderly fashion. · Informs Shelter Manager of work site’s physical condition (i.e. dangerous conditions, possible repair needs, supply needs, etc.). · Preps vacant units for new placements. · Maintains proper usage of cleaning supplies and inventory · Facilitates and documents evacuation procedures,( i.e. fire drills) as directed by Managers **ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS** Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1-2 years of experience in a related field may be substituted for high School diploma or GED. Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in related field preferred; if candidate has High School Diploma, GED or higher no work experience is required. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls, and perform proper notifications. **WHY CHI?** CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: - Paid time off - 2 personal days awarded annually - Health insurance and health reimbursement account - Dental and vision plans - Flexible spending account - AFLAC supplemental insurance - Voluntary plans - Dependent Care Spending Account - Working Advantage- Employee Perks - 401(k) retirement plan - Life insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Monthly trainings and career development plans **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)** Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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