Residential Assistant (Part time / Temp) (53618)

WestCare Inc; Yona Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc in Guam is seeking a Residential Assistant to supervise and support clients in Sanctuary shelters. The RA fosters a safe, home-like environment and works with the Residential Supervisor to promote life skills and client independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining shelter operations, ensuring health and safety, coordinating daily activities, documenting progress, and adhering to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain Guam Health Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Background clearances including FBI, Guam DPHSS, Police, Court, Traffic.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing home-like environment for clients.
• Ensure health and safety of clients in shelter and community.
• Guide daily life skills such as cooking, laundry, cleaning.
• Monitor visitation by approved visitors.
• Provide orientation of policies and regulations.
• Follow the shelter schedule and report progress weekly.
• Maintain shelter cleanliness and inventory; log repairs.
• Complete required documentation (logs, charts, forms).

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good judgment and discretion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Culturally sensitive

Professional appearance

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chalan Pago - 406 MaiMai Rd - Chalan Pago, GU, Salary Range: $11.00 - $12.00Hourly, Position Description:

Title: Residential Assistant Reports To: Residential Supervisor

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt OSHA Exposure Category: II

Position Summary

The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for the overall supervision and well-being of clients/residents living in Sanctuary shelters. The RA maintains structure and stability within the program while simultaneously providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients/residents. The RA works closely with the Residential Supervisor in facilitating life skills instruction and working towards clients/residents’ independence and self-sufficiency. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the shelter is always 100% operational, which includes, but is not limited to the upkeep of cleanliness, maintenance of supplies and equipment, monitoring and reporting of any repairs and/or supplies needed to the Residential Supervisor. The RA is responsible for all duties and responsibilities herein as well as other duties as assigned by the Residential Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide a nurturing environment conducive to a “home-like” atmosphere according to the program and model appropriate behavior for clients/residents;
• Ensure the protection of clients/residents health and safety while in the shelter as well as in the community. (i.e. encourages hygienic practices – brushing their teeth, taking regular showers.);
• Guide active participation of clients/residents in daily life skills: (i.e. cooking, laundry and general cleaning). Monitor and/or prepare balanced meals utilizing the established menu plan;
• Monitor visitation of approved visitors;
• Provide general orientation of policies and regulations to all clients/residents;
• Follow the daily shelter schedule as directed by the Residential Supervisor;
• Provide input on policies and procedures necessary for effective operation of the shelters;
• Ensure the cleanliness of the shelter in accordance with licensing requirements;
• Ensure all company vehicles are properly inspected and mileage logs are completed before and after;
• Monitor clients/residents’ progress in meeting individual goals and report in weekly Case Staffing meetings;
• Adhere to the Residential Supervisor instructions to meet the transportation needs of clients/residents and shelter operations;
• Perform all required documentation including, but not limited to log book entries, DAPs, Progress Charts, Medication Checklists, Furlough/Outing checklist and liability forms, Incident Reports, Changeover sheet;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Guam Health Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully obtain and pass all required background clearances, including:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) clearance
• Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Bureau of Social Services Administration – Child Protective Services Registry Crosscheck
• Police Clearance
• Court Clearance
• Traffic Clearance
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Certifications/Licensures

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to the populations served;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.