Night-Shift Resident Support Specialist

Victory-Programs-Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Victory Programs, Inc. is seeking an Awake Overnight Resident Assistant to support residents and staff in a live-in style overnight role at the Dorchester program.

The incumbent will help maintain a safe, welcoming residence, document observations, and participate in supervision and staff meetings. The position requires CPR certification or ability to obtain, TB screening, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex and drug cultures, age groups, religion, country of origin, disability and economic status.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of or openness to Addiction/Recovery and Harm Reduction Practices/Philosophy or a willingness to acquire within the first six months of employment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including an ability to have open and affirming conversations.

Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with Victory Programs, Inc.’s Standards of Excellence & Philosophy of Care at all times including maintaining professional ethics, boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Ensure that the residence is maintained in a state of good repair, orderliness and is free from hazards.
• Assure that fire safety standards are met at all times.
• Enforce all policies and procedures related to maintaining a safe and appropriate residential environment; while promoting a healthy, supportive, inclusive community.
• Engage in relationship building, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, motivational interviewing and conflict de-escalation as needed in the milieu space.

Skills

CPR certified

Strong communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Victory Programs, Inc. is seeking an Awake Overnight Resident Assistant to support residents and staff in a live-in style overnight role at the Dorchester program.

The incumbent will help maintain a safe, welcoming residence, document observations, and participate in supervision and staff meetings. The position requires CPR certification or ability to obtain, TB screening, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.