Part-Time Veteran Service Assistant

U.S.VETS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS is seeking a Veteran Service Assistant to support daily residential operations at our Houston site. You will assist in delivering basic services and help maintain a safe, respectful environment for veterans.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical staff, handling mail and move-ins/outs, conducting safety rounds, and documenting incidents. The role requires communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with programs and homeless populations is preferred.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Energetic, mission-driven and flexible.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering basic services (shelter, food, hygiene) to veterans at the facility.
• Maintain a harmonious facility atmosphere by communicating with clinical staff and supporting a therapeutic environment.
• Handle client mail, move-ins and move-outs, and document incidents.
• Conduct safety rounds and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Assist with bed checks, room inspections, and daily living activities.
• Perform administrative duties including bed checks, incident reports, and client logs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer literacy

Motivated and energetic

Experience with homeless populations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Veteran Service Assistant

Veteran Service Assistant reports directly to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veteran Service Assistant at the designated U.S.VETS site. The Veteran Service Assistant assists in the daily implementation of day-to-day basic residential services.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene, etc.) to veterans served at the facility


• Ensures harmonious atmosphere at the facility by maintaining communication with clinical staff and maintaining a therapeutic community environment


• Assists in the delivery/handling of client mail


• Assists clients with the move-in and move-out from the facility


• Responsible for preventing or de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations from the facility including submitting Incident Reports to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant concerning these events


• Responsible for addressing client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of services


• Responsible for conducting safety rounds around both the internal and external locations of facilities


• Conveying needs to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storage


• Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspections


• Assists in the implementation of toxicology testing to promote a sober environment


• Responsible for implementation of all safety and emergency procedures


• Assist the Veteran Service Coordinator in bed checks, inspections of rooms to ensure a clean, safe and hazardless environment


• Conducts various administrative duties to include documentation of bed check, inspections, incident reports, client logs, etc.


• Facilitate routine daily living activities for clients


• Adheres to the site work order procedure


• Assists with weekly cleaning of client room and other common-use areas around the site


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• At least one year of experience with programs and homeless populations


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff


• Must promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a sober environment


• Must be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexible


• Basic computer literacy


• Valid driver’s license required. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course