Residential Assistant (Part-time)

Responsibilities

• Rotate between (3) 24-hour transitional housing programs serving Veterans, families, and individuals living with severe behavioral health diagnoses.
• All residents enrolled in these programs are homeless.
• Avoid adding to residents' stress by providing a stable sleeping environment.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency/ethical guidelines.
• Oversee preparation of meals for residents in compliance with set menu.
• Completes bed checks during nighttime shift.
• Follow chore lists to ensure the facility is safe, clean, and orderly.
• Handle resident complaints while on shift and report resolutions to supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Work history in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to adjust in an ever-changing environment.
• Professional and firm on boundaries set between staff and residents.