Residential Assistant - West Virginia

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Career Opportunities - SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people. We all are worthy of it and responsible for it. Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years. This is the call to action that SOME represents: to serve, empower and elevate all members of our community.

As champions of our mission, we commit to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates the diverse array of employees and clients we engage with every day.

We strive to be bold in our work, knowing that to drive meaningful change, we must not shy away from discomfort.

We reject all forms of individual and systemic discrimination, work actively to eliminate the abuse of privilege and power, and seek justice and equity for allwe encounter.

Below are the current positions that are available. Please take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about us before applying.

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All positions require a criminal background check, and some positions require other pre-employment screenings such as substance abuse tests, child abuse registry check, & FBI check. All positions require three professional references, preferably from supervisors. Most positions require a two-tier interview process. Copies of required credentials will be requested upon job offer.

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SOME Inc. exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $17.95 - $19.00 and may be commensurate with experience.

Position

Description:

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

This position is located at our treatment program for adult men and women in High View, West Virginia.

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

Schedule: Friday and Saturday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am ( Part-Time,16 hours per week)

Expected Contributions: Program Operations

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and mental health issues
• Flexibility with the ability to multitask despite competing priorities
• Ability to remain calm in crises
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive issues
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Ability to set professional boundaries

Reports to:
Program Manager

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your…