JOB SUMMARYThis position provides support within the residential department to ensure an optimum experience for the client/resident and assist the residential coordinator in smooth operation of residential functions.

SHIFTS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

BENEFITS: FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance (100% premium paid by company)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Vision insurance
• short term disability
• long term disability
• EAP 
• array of voluntary benefits
• 9 paid holidays 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Residential Assistant assists in supervision and training BHTs that are on duty

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greet, welcome and assist clients/residents, vendors and guests, to provide welcoming and professional image of organization
• Assist staff with the passing of medications to ensure client services are running smoothly
• Provide new resident orientation and intake to familiarize resident with facility, rules, expectations and programming including required paperwork signed and added to their charts
• Delegate to BHT staff the setup of new resident rooms to provide a safe, clean and welcoming residential environment
• Cover the front desk duties when the office assistant is gone.
• Delegate to BHT staff, or supervise the monitoring of client movement and activity through sign-in/sign-out to ensure secure environment and adherence to program and provide Staff monitoring presence throughout the day by completing regular building inspections
• Facilitate and delegate community group
• Approve weekly client passes/outing requests along with their treatment team. Communicate to BHTS
• Print out weekly UA lists for the building assigned to for BHTS to collect at random
• Update house list and end of day forms
• Attend interdisciplinary staff meetings as directed by the manager
• Arrange for, and delegate the conduction of resident room searches for contraband items to comply with ShareHouse residential rules and procedures
• Perform administrative duties to include faxing, filing, mailing, data entry, copying and assembling client information to provide smooth operation of residential department and business office
• Provide and maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with the ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity
• Perform breathalyzer and urine drug screens on clients as required and maintain appropriate documentation to ensure drug- and alcohol-free living environment.
• Accompanies canine drug searches of residential client areas, scheduling as directed by the manager
• Regular rounding on facility to ensure cleanliness and “show ready” apartment conditions
• Fill in for BHT staff, or assist during busy times the BHT floor when needed
• Create a recreational activity list for high intensity clients, and order supplies as needed as directed by the manager
• Provide/update documentation for all clients’ day to day activities as needed
• Assist in the hiring process with manager when requested, train new BHTs
• Attend staffing as needed

PERIODIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist office assistant with scheduling of organization resources to include meeting rooms and vehicles
• Fill in for front desk office assistant and BHTs as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer two years’ experience in related field

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must be required to be CPR, Medication and First Aid Certified within 2 months of hire
• Required to have valid driver’s license and have clean driving record according to company insurance standards depending on program/location

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business communication
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy and influence to diffuse problems or difficult situations
• Ability to review and record data with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral forms
• Ability to comprehend written and oral communication
• Ability to use established procedures and policies, along with independent judgment, in order to solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple, competing tasks and demands and manage time efficiently
• Ability to proof and check documents for accuracy
• Ability to establish relationships with clients, peers, and management
• Ability to type/keyboard with minimal errors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

Frequently requires:

• Standing for up to 1 hour
• Stooping and bending
• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs
• Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to communicate orally and hear/understand oral communication
• Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp
• Operate a motor vehicle

Occasionally requires:

• Standing for more than 1 hour at a time
• Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position works in an environment with slight physical discomforts; may occasionally be exposed to dirt, drafts, noise, temperature variations and odors.