On-call-Residential Assistant; West Virginia

On-Call Residential Assistant – High View, West Virginia

Provides monitoring and oversight of residential/transitional housing facilities and residents, supporting individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders.

On‑call residential assistants deliver direct services in a supportive environment, maintain safety and compliance, and assist residents with daily needs and transitions.

High School Degree or GED; 1–3 years’ experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.

Fluctuating schedule that includes evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
• 12:00 am – 8:00 am

• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and mental health issues
• Conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multi‑task despite competing priorities
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• Organized with 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 crisis situations, emergencies, and maintenance issues to an on‑call person
• Appropriately handles emergencies and/or de‑escalates crisis situations as they arise
• Available to residents during the assigned shift for support as needed
• Facilitates/conducts designated group sessions scheduled during shift
• Monitors residents’ compliance with rules and regulations and gives appropriate consequences
• Responsible for overseeing client self‑medication administration
• Maintains resident confidentiality
• Receives report at the start of shift and gives a report at the end of shift
• Transports residents in a SOME vehicle to and from AA/NA meetings and supervises residents while away from the facility—including transit to Washington, DC for graduation
• All documentation is completed accurately and completely on a daily basis
• Maintain up‑to‑date first aid & CPR certifications

Hourly rate: $17.50 per hour. Benefits include a 401(k) match of up to 6% and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Program Director, West Virginia

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