Residential Assistant (Part-Time; Every Saturday)

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks a Residential Assistant to support the health and safety of residents at Leland Place in NE Washington, DC. The role includes monitoring and assisting with recovery-oriented activities and facilitating client participation both on-site and in the community.

Required HS/GED with 3–5 years in social services and experience in addictions or mental health; CPR/First Aid and a valid Driver's License are also required.

Qualifications

• Required: HS/GED; 3-5 years' experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree; 5+ yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment
• Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid, Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Oversee house operations and ensure safe and efficient operations; report any safety /maintenance concerns.
• Provide clients with support to maintain progress on treatment goals.
• Plan and facilitate client participation in meaningful activity, both on-site and in the community, including recovery.
• Facilitate on-site group meetings and provide coaching to residents to maintain recovery.
• Monitor and document medications taken by clients.
• Provide crisis management to clients as needed; document incidents according to policy and procedure.
• Maintain client documentation and complete all shift communication.
• Monitor client whereabouts and activities; conduct regular checks of program environment.
• Review client appointments and communicate with treatment team as needed.
• Ensure house chores are completed.
• Conduct drug screenings.
• Perform room inspections.
• Assist with client programming as needed.
• Ensure that household supplies are available.
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed.
• Transport clients as needed to meet program needs.
• Assist in preparing meals as needed.

Skills

Substance abuse knowledge

Mental health knowledge

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Relationship building

Stress management

Organization/detail orientation

Time management

Communication skills

Diversity communications

Teamwork

Boundary setting

Education

HS/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $18.40 to $19.50 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a Residential Assistant to provide support at Leland Place, located in NE Washington, DC.

Position Description: Provides monitoring and oversight for the health and safety of the housing facility and residents

Required: HS/GED; 3-5 years' experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment

Preferred: Associate's Degree; 5 + yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid, Driver's License

Schedule: Every Saturday, 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (12 hours per week)

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
• Conflict resolution skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multitask despite competing priorities
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Ability to set professional boundaries

Expected Contributions: Resident Care & Program Operations

• Oversee house operations and ensure safe and efficient operations; report any safety /maintenance concerns
• Provide clients with support to maintain progress on treatment goals
• Plan and facilitate client participation in meaningful activity, both on-site and in the community, including recovery
• Facilitate on-site group meetings and provide coaching to residents to maintain recovery
• Monitor and document medications taken by clients
• Provide crisis management to clients as needed; document incidents according to policy and procedure
• Maintain client documentation and complete all shift communication
• Monitor client whereabouts and activities; conduct regular checks of program environment
• Review client appointments and communicate with treatment team as needed
• Ensure house chores are completed
• Conduct drug screenings
• Perform room inspections
• Assist with client programming as needed
• Ensure that household supplies are available
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed
• Transport clients as needed to meet program needs
• Assist in preparing meals as needed

Environmental Working Conditions: This position is in a residential setting and may or may not include individual heating and air conditioning controls. This residential setting may or may not include a window.

Reports to: Program Manager (Single Site)

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to walk up and down stairs.

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