Residential Assistant: Recovery & Housing Support

Thea Bowman House; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Residential Assistant to provide monitoring and support at Kirwan House. This role ensures health, safety, and well-being of residents and oversees housing operations.

The position requires HS/GED, 3-5 years in social services, experience in addictions or mental health treatment, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication and boundary-setting skills. Schedule Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 am to 12:00 pm; 24 hours weekly; essential role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 yrs experience in social services.
• Experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee house operations and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Provide clients with support to maintain progress on treatment goals.
• Plan and facilitate client participation in meaningful activity on-site and in the community.

Skills

Social services experience

Crisis management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HS/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Residential Assistant to provide monitoring and support at Kirwan House. This role ensures health, safety, and well-being of residents and oversees housing operations.

The position requires HS/GED, 3-5 years in social services, experience in addictions or mental health treatment, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication and boundary-setting skills. Schedule Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 am to 12:00 pm; 24 hours weekly; essential role.