Veteran Service Assistant

Veteran Service AssistantUSVETS Houston Main - Houston, TX 77070OverviewSalary Range $17.06 - $21.33 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Entry LevelDescriptionLooking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team! Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401KThe Veteran Service Assistant reports directly to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veteran Service Assistant at the designated U.S.VETS site. The Veteran Service Assistant assists in the daily implementation of day-to-day basic residential services.FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptResponsibilitiesAssists in the delivery of basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene, etc.) to veterans served at the facilityEnsures harmonious atmosphere at the facility by maintaining communication with clinical staff and maintaining a therapeutic community environmentAssists in the delivery/handling of client mailAssists clients with the move-in and move-out from the facilityResponsible for the preventing or de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations from the facility including submitting Incident Reports to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant concerning these eventsResponsible for addressing client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of servicesConveying needs to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storageAssists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspectionsAssists in the implementation of toxicology testing to promote a sober environmentResponsible for implementation of all safety and emergency proceduresAssist the Veteran Service Coordinator in bed checks, inspections of rooms to ensure a clean, safe and hazardless environmentConducts various administrative duties to include documentation of bed check, inspections, incident reports, client logs, etc.Facilitate routine daily living activities for clientsAdheres to the site work order procedureAssists with weekly cleaning of client room and other common-use areas around the sitePerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsRequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience with programs, client population, similar populations, or other relevant experience preferredGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with residential staffMust promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a sober environmentMust be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexibleBasic computer literacyValid driver's license preferred. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training courseNON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYU.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FORREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONIn accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is U.S.VETS' policy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who request accommodation during the application process in order that the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you or someone else may submit your request to U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask for the HR Assistant]; or by U.S. Mail or hand delivery: U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant RequestMission StatementU.S.VETS' mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development, and comprehensive support.Rev. 01/30/24