Residential Aide

Title

Residential Aide

Non-Exempt

Part-time

Opportunity House Shelter Manager

None

1305 E 6th St, Pine Bluff, AR

$16.50 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Depaul USA supports homeless and marginalized people, providing people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community. In cities across the nation, we meet people where they are to address their needs. Through a combination of homelessness services and housing, Depaul USA is innovating and bringing real solutions to those facing homelessness.

Depaul USA Is a Growing, National, Not-for-profit Organization That Serves More Than 7,000 People Annually And Has a Combined Operating And Capital Budget In Excess Of $12.5 Million. Our Vincentian Values Underpin What We Do

• We celebrate the potential of people;
• We put our words into action;
• We aim to take a wider role in civil society; and
• We believe in rights and responsibilities.

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The Opportunity House project provides emergency housing for 35 single adults and families. Services are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and participant-centered. Residential Aides supervise the daily functioning of the program and assist participants in meeting basic needs such as hygiene, medication and meals. The ideal candidate will use effective communication skills and be able to respond calmly during difficult situations. He/she is comfortable serving as the sole provider on the unit.

Additionally, he/she is supervised by the Shelter Manager and collaborates closely with other staff at the program site.

• Performs hourly rounds of the entire facility to ensure that the building is safe and secure. Ensures a safe and secure environment and maintains high operational standards within the project. Reports any problems to the next shift and the Shelter Manager or Pine Bluff Associate Director.
• Provides guidance and support for project residents. Facilitates a Friday/Saturday evening recreational group to support residents seeking a safe and sober activity.
• Ensures that the practical needs of residents are met (in conjunction with volunteers); i.e. providing food, laundry, clean bedding, etc.
• Monitors supplies for all areas including kitchen, hygiene, laundry, linen and medical. Assures they are stocked, and participants have access to them at the appropriate times. Maintains the donations closet including organizing, inventory and developing procedures to ensure the closet is orderly and all needed items are available to project residents.
• Accepts donations from the public, records donor information and sorts items into closet.
• Assists Shelter Manager with distribution of chores and supplies to residents when requested. Reports any concerns about inventory to Shelter Manager.
• Provides prompt and accurate documentation of participant’s interactions, incidents, telephone contacts and other information to meet program and licensing requirements.
• Records shift occurrences and communicates key behaviors to relieve staff members.
• Greets visitors and supervises visitation to the facility.
• Builds professional relationships with all participants and helps them with difficult or problematic situations sensitively. Deescalates conflict and engages in conflict resolution, providing guidance and support for project participants.
• Provides peertopeer supportive communication to participants who may need help during night and weekend hours and refers problems to appropriate staff members as needed. Assists with reception and administration duties as scheduled.

• Adhere to all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues, that impact…