Residential Assistant — Recovery & Safety Support (Weekend)

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) 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.