Residential Assistant - Leland

SOME Inc. exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

SOME Inc. is currently seeking a part-time Residential Assistant to join our Transitional Housing department, Leland Place location.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm (24 hours/week)

Position Description: Provides monitoring and oversight for the health and safety of housing facility and residents

Required: HS/GED; 3-5 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment

Preferred: Associate's Degree; 5 + yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid, Driver's License

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
• Conflict resolution skills
• Problem solving skills
• Relationship building skills
• Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Ability to set professional boundaries

Reports to: Program Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

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