Resident Assistant

Resident AssistantUSVETS Waianae - Waianae, HI 96792Salary Range $22.46 - $22.47 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Admin - ClericalDescriptionResident AssistantThe Resident Assistant reports directly to the Lead Resident Assistant and/or the Program Manager at the applicable U.S.VETS site. This individual assists in the daily implementation of the day to day basic residential services.FLSA Classification: Non-exemptResponsibilitiesDelivers basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene products, etc.) to veterans served at the U.S.VETS transitional or permanent housing facilityEnsures harmonious atmosphere at the site by facilitating communication between clinical staff, program staff, and client and helps maintain a therapeutic community environmentHelps organize and deliver daily client services and support functions such as assistance moving into and out of the facility, meal periods for the clients enrolled in the programs, and distributing the weekly groups and classes scheduled for all program participantsHelps handle and deliver client mailAssists clients to maximize quality of living in the facility by serving as the first point of contact for clients' basic needs for their roomsResponsible for the preventing and de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations at the facility including submitting timely Incident Reports to the Lead Resident Assistant and Program Manager concerning these eventsAddresses client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of servicesCommunicates the sites needs to the Lead Resident Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storageAssists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspectionsAssists with toxicology testing to promote a sober environment as part of internal and grant requirementsAssists with implementation of all safety and emergency procedures at the siteAssist with bed checks and room inspections to ensure a clean, safe, and hazardless environmentConducts various administrative duties including documentation of bed checks, inspections, incident reports, client logs, etc.Attends to all administrative needs related to tracking residential services provided at the facilityFacilitates routine daily living activities for clientsAdheres to the site work order procedureStaff who have a valid driver's license and meet company insurance requirements may be requested to complete a provided driver training course and drive company vehicles for work-related activities to include client transportationPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsRequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with residential staffMust promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a healthy environmentMust be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexibleBasic computer literacy and some proficiency in using applications in the Microsoft Office suiteExperience with programs, client population, similar populations, or other relevant experience in social servicesValid driver's license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course