Residential Aide

JOB SUMMARY

The Residential Aides are responsible for monitoring the residents and the operation of the facility during the hours of his/her shift. They must be able to work flexible hours.

JOB DUTIES

• Embodies Eva’s Village’s core values, voice, and tone in order to provide an exceptional and effective experience for our clients, funders, employees, and volunteers.
• Must be completely familiar with all rules of the program.
• Maintains sign-in/sign-out sheets.
• Maintains activities log with NA/AA meetings, van, etc.
• Maintains the communication book.
• Responsible for answering the phone, relaying calls, and taking massages.
• Responsible for mail distribution.
• Inspects and makes sure that all work details assigned to the residents are completed.
• Responsible for the security of the program.
• Monitors and documents client behavior.
• Responsible for all incidents concerning resident problems being reported promptly.
• Promptly reports to the house manager any problem concerning the van, maintenance, supplies or any household problems.
• Interface with residents, referring their problems to the proper person resulting in the resident getting the assistance they need.
• Attend mandatory monthly supervisory meetings.
• Attend mandatory monthly in-service trainings.
• Responsible for urine testing/breathalyzers and recording of tests and results.
• Monitors and documents resident’s medication.
• Reports all repairs and wear & tear to House Manager.
• Responsible for weekly inspection of rooms.
• Must be completely familiar with policy and procedures of the program.
• Must be able to perform intake and orientation to the program for new clients.
• Must be willing to learn client-oriented system of care.
• Serves as liaison between the residents and House Managers.
• Oversees periodic special work details.
• Serves as a role model.
• Performs crisis intervention when necessary.
• Responsible for the arrangement of transportation of residents to meetings, hospitals, etc. and if need be, may be asked to drive.
• Must perform tasks delegated by the immediate supervisor within the scope of the policy and procedure manual.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s license

If in recovery, a minimum of two years clean

EXPERIENCE: Thorough knowledge of 12-Step program, AA, NA, and the biopsychosocial model of substance abuse/dependence

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Must be able to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills are required

Must maintain a professional demeanor and perform duties effectively in stressful/emergency situations

Must be able to maintain objectivity and deal diplomatically with clients and family members.