Residential Aide

Job Responsibilities

• Check visitors in and out
• Answer phones and monitor security systems
• Maintain safety and security of residents by monitoring all general access areas and enforcing program rules
• Intervene in crises, respond to emergencies, and initiate action as required, including contact with emergency response systems
• Cook meals, administer medications, shop, and/or provide other hands-on assistance to tenants as needed
• Coordinate services for tenants and contact outside service providers as necessary
• Work cooperatively with other staff onsite in addition to visiting service providers; refer tenants to clinical and other staff as necessary
• Initiate maintenance requests
• Attend staff meetings, retreats, and professional training sessions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year's experience working with people who are homeless or struggle with mental illness, chronic health issues, and/or addiction disorders, and/or educational experience in social or behavioral science or relevant field
• Desired skills and abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills, Computer skills: email, web searches, online documentation, Possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in need, Interest and experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and refer to traditional programs, knowledge and/or acceptance of harm reduction principles

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Sit for long periods of time, drive a vehicle with passengers, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds, and to operate computer hardware systems
• Reliable Transportation Is Required

Benefits

• Paid time off, vacation and additional holidays
• Employee Assistance & Wellness programs
• Life and short-term disability for staff working 16 hours or more per week
• Optional 403(b) plan