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Victory Programs · 1 month ago

Awake Overnight Low Threshold Housing Resident Assistant

Boston, MA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.28/hr - $22.28/hr

Victory Programs is a non-profit organization that provides support for individuals and families in crisis. The Awake Overnight Low Threshold Housing Resident Assistant is responsible for maintaining the management and maintenance of the residence while creating a supportive environment for residents and supporting daily operations of the program.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Act in accordance with Victory Programs, Inc.’s Standards of Excellence & Philosophy of Care at all times including maintaining professional ethics, boundaries and client confidentiality

Ensure that the residence is maintained in a state of good repair, orderliness and is free from hazards

Assure that fire safety standards are met at all times

Enforce all policies and procedures related to maintaining a safe and appropriate residential environment; while promoting a healthy, supportive, inclusive community

Engage in relationship building, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, motivational interviewing and conflict de-escalation as needed in the milieu space

Accurately document observations, encounters, incidents and engagements with clients during your shift

Support with inventory of client belongings

Assist with storage of food, household supplies, linen supplies, including inventory, collection, distribution, and laundering as directed

Provide assistance with daily office and administrative functions e.g. filing, phone coverage, reception, maintenance of house records

Communicate to both management and peer staff any information specific to the organization and maintenance of the facility that occurs during shift (utilizing oral as well as written reports in the daily log and incident reports as required)

Attend supervision, staff meetings, clinical team meetings and periodic professional development training and workshops as requested by the supervisor

Conduct safety, security and wellness rounds/checks throughout the program as scheduled to ensure the well-being of all residents

Work collaboratively within the team to provide client centered services

Staff are required to be awake for the entire shift

Qualification

Addiction/Recovery knowledgeNonviolent Crisis InterventionCompassionate communicationCPR certificationMicrosoft WordExcelDiversity awarenessTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex and drug cultures, age groups, religion, country of origin, disability and economic status

High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of or openness to Addiction/Recovery and Harm Reduction Practices/Philosophy or a willingness to acquire within the first six months of employment

Excellent verbal communication skills including an ability to have open and affirming conversations

Ability to work and relate to residents in a helpful, directive, and compassionate manner

Must be CPR certified (may be obtained upon hire)

Completed TB screening (may be obtained upon hire)

Three work related professional references; at least 2 from manager or supervisor

Preferred

Experience working with families, parents, and youth experiencing housing instability and trauma

Previous experience in nonviolent crisis intervention, de-escalation, and milieu management

Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, homelessness, substance use, STIs, and sex work as well as health-related social issues faced by persons who use drugs

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a professional team

Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills

Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and other databases

Valid Massachusetts driver's license and safe driving points of 00, 98, 99, 01, 02, or 03