Residential Care Specialist — Recovery & Support

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; 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 monitor residents and ensure safety in a housing facility. The role supports treatment goals, recovery, and daily operations within a residential setting, with an essential schedule Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm–12:00 am.

Required HS/GED and 3–5 years in social services, plus CPR/First Aid; preferred Associate's Degree and 5+ years. Valid driver's license is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS/GED; 3-5 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.
• Preference given to an Associate's Degree and 5+ yrs experience in social services with treatment experience.

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 activities on-site and in the community.
• Facilitate on-site group meetings and coaching to residents to maintain recovery.
• Monitor and document medications taken by clients.
• Provide crisis management and document incidents per policy.
• Maintain client documentation and complete shift communications.
• Transport clients as needed to meet program needs; assist in meals preparation.

Education

HS/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Valid Driver's License

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Residential Assistant to monitor residents and ensure safety in a housing facility. The role supports treatment goals, recovery, and daily operations within a residential setting, with an essential schedule Monday through Friday, 4:00 pm–12:00 am.

Required HS/GED and 3–5 years in social services, plus CPR/First Aid; preferred Associate's Degree and 5+ years. Valid driver's license is a plus.