What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant - West Virginia position at SOME, Inc.?
SOME (So Others Might Eat) exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently. SOME (So Others Might Eat) offers comprehensive treatment options that empower men and women to break the bonds of addiction, reunite with their families, and rejoin their communities.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking (2) part-time Residential Assistants for Exodus/Maya Angelou House in West Virginia.
Position Description: The Residential Assistant will provide monitoring and oversight of residential/transitional housing facilities and residents.
Required: HS Degree/GED; 1-3 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment
Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid; AED; Food Handler's License; Crisis Intervention (Training); Driver's License
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesday, 3pm - 10pm; Sundays, 6:30am - 12:30pm (20 hours per week)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
Ability to set professional boundaries
Conflict resolution skills
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building skills
Organized with an attention to detail
Time management skills
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
Ability to maintain calm in crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
Ability to work independently
Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive issues
Program Operations/Expectations:
Perform room checks and hourly house walk-throughs
Ensure house chores are completed
Assist residents in preparing meals, as needed
Monitor resident compliance with rules and regulations
Provide documentation and maintain communication logs
Respond to crisis situations or medical emergencies and report to management and on-call staff
Monitor resident self-medication during shift
Provide supervision of the facility and residents during assigned shift; maintain safety and security of facility
Provide assistance to residents for daily living activities
Reports to: Program Manager
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your on-line application profile to be considered. No phone calls please.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug Free Workplace.
