Overnight Residential Assistant - Recovery & Client Care

Career Opportunities at SOME (So Others Might Eat); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant at Kirwan House in NW Washington, DC. The role provides monitoring to ensure residents’ health and safety, with an overnight schedule (Mon-Fri, 12:00 am–8:00 am), totaling 40 hours per week. This essential position requires strong communication and program support for treatment goals.

Responsibilities include supervising house operations, assisting with client programming, and maintaining documentation and safety procedures. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HSGED or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of experience in social services.
• Experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee house operations and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Provide clients with support to maintain progress on treatment goals.
• Monitor and document medications taken by clients; conduct checks.
• Transport clients as needed to meet program needs and assist with meals.

Skills

Social services experience

Addictions knowledge

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Documentation and reporting

Teamwork and independence

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

SOME Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant at Kirwan House in NW Washington, DC. The role provides monitoring to ensure residents’ health and safety, with an overnight schedule (Mon-Fri, 12:00 am–8:00 am), totaling 40 hours per week. This essential position requires strong communication and program support for treatment goals.

Responsibilities include supervising house operations, assisting with client programming, and maintaining documentation and safety procedures. Equal opportunity employer.