Residential Assistant - West Virginia; Part Time: Sat & Sun

Pay Competitive

Location:

High View/West Virginia

Employment type:

Part-Time

• Req#: 1975958

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing.

We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Position Description: The Residential Assistant will provide monitoring and oversight of residential/transitional housing facilities and residents.

Required: HS Degree/GED; 1-3 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid; AED;
Food Handler's License;
Crisis Intervention (Training);
Driver's License.

Covid-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME’s healthcare-designated programs. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for a reasonable accommodation.

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00am - 4:00pm (16 hours per week)

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Conflict resolution skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship building skills
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to maintain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive issues

• Perform room checks and hourly house walk-throughs
• Ensure house chores are completed
• Assist residents in preparing meals, as needed
• Monitor resident compliance with rules and regulations
• Provide documentation and maintain communication logs
• Respond to crisis situations or medical emergencies and report to management and on-call staff
• Monitor resident self-medication during shift
• Provide supervision of the facility and residents during assigned shift; maintain safety and security of the facility
• Provide assistance to residents with daily living activities

Reports to: Program Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.

SOME is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.