Residential Assistant (Part time / Temp) (53618)

Westcare • Chalan Pago, GU

3d

About The Position

The Residential Assistant (RA) supervises and supports the well-being of clients and residents living in Sanctuary shelters. The RA maintains structure and stability while providing a safe, nurturing, home-like environment, and works with the Residential Supervisor to facilitate life-skills instruction and help residents work toward independence and self-sufficiency. The RA also helps keep the shelter fully operational, including maintaining cleanliness and supplies and reporting needed repairs or supplies to the Residential Supervisor. The role reports to the Residential Supervisor and does not supervise others. The posting identifies the position as part-time/temporary, while the position description also lists full-time or part-time hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Guam Health Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully obtain and pass required background clearances: FBI clearance; Guam DPHSS Bureau of Social Services Administration Child Protective Services Registry Crosscheck; police clearance; court clearance; and traffic clearance.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to high ethical standards, particularly confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to the populations served.
• Ability to obtain and maintain WestCare vehicle insurance.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, home-like environment and model appropriate behavior for clients and residents.
• Help protect clients’ and residents’ health and safety in the shelter and community, including encouraging hygienic practices.
• Guide clients’ and residents’ participation in daily living skills such as cooking, laundry, and general cleaning.
• Monitor and/or prepare balanced meals using the established menu plan.
• Monitor visitation by approved visitors.
• Orient clients and residents to program policies and regulations.
• Follow the daily shelter schedule as directed by the Residential Supervisor.
• Provide input on policies and procedures needed for effective shelter operations.
• Maintain shelter cleanliness in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Inspect company vehicles and complete mileage logs before and after use.
• Monitor residents’ progress toward individual goals and report progress at weekly Case Staffing meetings.
• Follow the Residential Supervisor’s instructions to meet transportation needs of clients and residents and support shelter operations.
• Complete required documentation, including log book entries, DAPs, Progress Charts, Medication Checklists, Furlough/Outing checklists and liability forms, Incident Reports, and Changeover sheets.
• Embrace and embody WestCare Foundation’s mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Residential Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED