ACTS · 2 months ago
Part Time Domestic Violence Resident Assistant
Triangle, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.88/hr - $19.38/hrACTS is dedicated to serving neighbors in crisis within Prince William County. The Resident Assistant plays a crucial role in providing support and trauma-informed care to domestic violence victims, managing shelter operations, and ensuring a safe environment for residents.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Remain on-premises, alert and available to clients for the entire shift unless relieved with supervisor permission
Provide support and trauma-informed care to domestic violence victim shelter residents by using the trauma-informed approach
Provide support, advocacy and crisis intervention when answering the domestic violence crisis hot line, as well as assess high danger calls and place the victim in the shelter when necessary
Answer the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) calls
Maintain case management system, client records, track statistical data relevant to domestic violence victims, and enter data into VADATA and any other assigned data entry system
Attend training, regular staff meetings and supervision meetings in/outside of regular shift hours
Oversee the shelter’s daily activities and enforce house rules. Conduct room checks at the beginning of every shift and house checks several times throughout the shift
Maintain a clean, welcoming, warm, residential environment. Prepare facilities for clients including cleaning rooms, ensuring bathrooms are clean making sure each room has towels and toiletries, for all new clients. Vacant room must be sanitized and ready for new residents. Daily sanitation of common areas is required and other parts of the shelter during your shift
Conduct intake process in accordance with shelter procedures and work with specialists and case managers when receiving clients into the shelter. Orient new residents by conducting a RA intake and reviewing shelter rules, chores, giving a tour of the shelter, and ensuring they have basic personal care items and any other necessities
Aid residents with daily needs such as dispensing supplies like medication, baby care items, personal care items, and food from locked areas of the kitchen, and coordinating cab services when needed
Prepare and check the chore chart. Ensure chores are completed and issue warnings, when necessary, when client are not complying
Assist case managers with small tasks to help clients meet their goals and end the cycle of violence
Assist residents in the planning of meals and preparation, by keeping an inventory of the food pantry. Always make a note on OneNote on all interactions with clients, if giving anything to the client and if anything is needed make a note on the summary and contact supervisor
Any incident an accident, behavior issues, threat, or any altercation occurs call supervisor immediately or 911
Submit a food order from HPC. (Every other Tuesday, order will be submitted as needed)
Cooking meals for all housing residents. (if an RA wants to plan and cook a meal for residents inform the supervisor and case manager)
Organize, sort, put away, and distribute donations to clients
Log into One Note all donations received
Conduct exits interviews in accordance with shelter procedures
Report via email to the Shelter Supervisor when any equipment needs to be replaced or repair and note on the summary highlight
Be a part of and abide by the requirements of the shelter on-call schedule. Flexibility is required
Complete mandatory CPR, First Aid, Airborne and Blood-borne pathogens, Domestic Violence, NARCAN, and food handling training (to be provided by ACTS)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, required
Strong client-orientation and compassion
Strong dedication to maintaining confidentiality
Ability to show and keep professional boundaries in working with clients
Ability to present a professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor to clients, co-workers, and the public
Excellent team orientation. demonstrated with a positive attitude self-motivation and resourcefulness
Ability to meet the following physical requirements: including but not limited to bending, squatting, pushing/pulling/lifting to 50 pounds, twisting, kneeling and standing/sitting for long periods of time
Preferred
Experience working in the field of housing, (dealing with domestic violence victims, complex trauma services or homelessness), preferred
Coursework in higher education in any human service field (trauma, counseling, social work), preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid lunch and Birthday time off.
Serve with highly trained, effective crisis specialists.
Grow your skills with free, award-winning on-demand training.
Earn CPR, First Aid, Airborne and Blood borne pathogens, Domestic Violence, NARCAN and other certifications.
Company
ACTS
Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) fosters hope, provides relief, and promotes self-sufficiency for our Prince William area neighbors in crisis.
Founded in 1969
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stanley (Stan) Jones
Chief Executive Officer
William Sroufe Ed.D.
Community Partnerships Director
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