Resident Assistant, Full-Time

At ACTS, our highly-trained staff and volunteers are committed to providing the best possible services to our clients every day.
ACTS fosters hope, provides relief, and promotes self-sufficiency for our Prince William area neighbors in crisis. We are committed to
creating a community where no one goes without or suffers alone. Check out the programs and crisis services we offer, our volunteer
opportunities, and ways you or your company can partner with us to continue our positive impact!

The FT Resident Assistant, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services will support the programs of ACTS that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in crisis. They are responsible for the safety and comfort of the shelter residents and provide support and trauma-informed care to domestic violence and sexual assault victims using the trauma-informed approach. This position is in charge of managing the daily operations of the shelter and also answering the crisis hotline during the shift.

The Resident Assistant position is considered essential. Shifts are days and/or overnights including holidays. Flexibility in the schedule is required.

• Compact work schedule frees up the rest of the week and reduces travel costs.
• Full health insurance options with generous employer contribution for medical and 403(b) matching.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, personal time, paid lunch and Birthday time off!
• Additional time off from December 25 – January 1.
• Serve with highly trained, effective crisis specialists.
• Grow your skills with free, award-winning training.
• Earn CPR, First Aid, Airborne and Blood borne pathogens, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, NARCAN and other certifications.
• Use your talents in a successful organization with over 50 years of increasing impact in the community.

FT Resident Assistant, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

$19.16/hour ($.50 additional per hour for bilingual capability in English and Spanish, French or Arabic and additional $.50 per hour for graduate degree of value to ACTS).

Shelter Supervisor

37.5 hours per week, (3 shifts of 12.5 hours); 7:30 a.m./p.m. to 8 p.m./a.m. and additional hours for mandatory staff meetings and occasional extra shifts.

Non-exempt

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Dumfries, VA

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Remain on‑premises, alert and available to clients for the entire shift unless relieved with supervisor permission.
• Provide support and trauma‑informed care to domestic violence and sexual assault victim shelter residents by using the trauma‑informed approach.
• Provide support, advocacy and crisis intervention when answering the crisis hot line, as well as assess high danger calls and place the victim in the shelter when necessary.
• Maintain case management system, client records, track statistical data relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and enter data into VADATA and any other assigned data entry system.
• Attend regular staff meetings and supervision meetings outside of regular shift hours.
• Oversee the shelter’s daily activities and enforce house rules. Conduct room checks at the beginning of every shift and house checks several times throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, warm, residential environment. Prepare facilities for clients including cleaning rooms, ensuring bathrooms are stocked with clean towels and toiletries, and vacant rooms are sanitized and ready for new residents. Daily sanitation of common areas is required and other parts of the shelter when necessary.
• Conduct intake process in accordance with shelter procedures and work with specialists and case managers when receiving clients into the shelter. Orient new residents by conducting a RA intake and reviewing shelter rules, chores, giving a tour of the shelter, and ensuring they have basic personal care items and any other necessities.
• Assist…