Residential Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Chalan Pago - 406 MaiMai Rd - Chalan Pago, GU, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $11.00 - $12.00Hourly, Position Summary:
The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for the overall supervision and well-being of clients/residents living in Sanctuary shelters. The RA maintains structure and stability within the program while simultaneously providing a safe and nurturing environment for clients/residents. The RA works closely with the Residential Supervisor in facilitating life skills instruction and working towards clients/residents’ independence and self-sufficiency. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the shelter is always 100% operational, which includes, but is not limited to the upkeep of cleanliness, maintenance of supplies and equipment, monitoring and reporting of any repairs and/or supplies needed to the Residential Supervisor.  The RA is responsible for all duties and responsibilities herein as well as other duties as assigned by the Residential Supervisor. 
 
Essential Job Functions:

Provide a nurturing environment conducive to a “home-like” atmosphere according to the program and model appropriate behavior for clients/residents;
Ensure the protection of clients/residents health and safety while in the shelter as well as in the community. (i.e. encourages hygienic practices – brushing their teeth, taking regular showers.);
Guide active participation of clients/residents in daily life skills: (i.e. cooking, laundry and general cleaning). Monitor and/or prepare balanced meals utilizing the established menu plan;
Monitor visitation of approved visitors;
Provide general orientation of policies and regulations to all clients/residents;
Follow the daily shelter schedule as directed by the Residential Supervisor;
Provide input on policies and procedures necessary for effective operation of the shelters;
Ensure the cleanliness of the shelter in accordance with licensing requirements;
Ensure all company vehicles are properly inspected and mileage logs are completed before and after; 
Monitor clients/residents’ progress in meeting individual goals and report in weekly Case Staffing meetings;
Adhere to the Residential Supervisor instructions to meet the transportation needs of clients/residents and shelter operations;
Perform all required documentation including, but not limited to log book entries, DAPs, Progress Charts, Medication Checklists, Furlough/Outing checklist and liability forms, Incident Reports, Changeover sheet;
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Essential Qualifications:
 
Certifications/Licensures:

Not Applicable

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience and Competencies:

Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred;
Intake and assessment experience is preferred;
Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
Ability to work well in a team environment;
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
Professional appearance and demeanor;
Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to the populations served;
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and
CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
Some outdoor activities may be required.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or

without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.  Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).  Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues.  However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

Mental Demands:

Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. 
Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. 
Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.