10-10 DTSH Resident Assistant

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INTERNAL JOB POSTING

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REQ #:

10-10WEB=

OPEN:

07/07/2010

CLOSE:

07/16/2010

LOCATION:

Downtown Safe Haven - 92101

TEMP/PERM:

Permanent

POSITION:

Resident Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

EEOC CLASS:

Service Worker (9)

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a 1^{st<=
/sup>,
2^nd, and 3^rd Shift}

SALARY RANGE:

$10.00 - $11.50

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant monitors the safety and well being of all Safe Haven residents while they are on site. The Resident Assistant ensures t= hat residents comply with program guidelines, assists residents in their daily living activities and documents all services provided. The Resident Assis= tant is also responsible for reporting all potential and actual crisis situati= ons to their supervisor and/or appropriate emergency services (i.e., law enforcement, paramedics, fire, etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.=     Participate in safety inspections and fire drills, night bed counts, inventory, and other operational tasks as may be assign= ed by the Site Manager.

2.=     Conduct the initial intake utilizing the appropriate documentation and filing systems as directed by the Site Manager.

3.=     Monitor, evaluate, and record resident progress in environmental logs and staff logs with respect to case plan goals, activities/behaviors, units of service rendered, stages of change, and ot= her statistical and narrative information as required.

4.=     Provide residents with day-to-day life skills role modeling and training.

5.=     Attend regular staff meetings.

6.      Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION &am= p; EXPERIENCE :

§ High school diploma/GED is required; Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Social W= ork, Counseling, or related field is preferred.

§ Minimum of on= e-year experience working in a residential setting, preferably with chronically mentally ill or other special needs populations, or equivalent life experience.

§ Experience wi= th co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse, and homelessness helpf= ul

§ Equivalent ye= ars of directly related experience may be substituted for degree at employer discretion.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

§ Must pass cri= minal background check, including LiveScan fingerprinting.

§ Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance desirable but not require= d; MUST have access to reliable transportation.

§ Must have CPR certification or be willing to acquire on the job.

§ Must have med= ical clearance certifying absence of TB.

Free from debarment.<= /p>

OTHER/SPECIAL= :

§ All new hires= start at the entry level salary of $10.00/hour.

§ This position requires the ability to be flexible with a twenty-four hour schedule, potentially being available for late and overnight shifts, including holi= days and weekends.

§ Staff must be comfortable interacting with resistant clients, being in contact with cli= ents who are not in touch with reality, addressing difficult conversations (setting limits, personal hygiene, etc.).

§ Adherence to = all San Diego County and agency policies and procedures as it relates to the mission and purpose of the program.<= /o:p>

§ Adherence to = the corresponding discipline’s Laws & Regulations and Code of Ethic= s.

§ This position= is located in an environment that provides transitional housing, case management, and supportive services to the chronically homeless mentally = ill, who may or may not have co-occurring issues relevant to domestic violence, substance abuse, a criminal history, and so forth. The noise level of the environment can be loud and chaotic, and there is no private office. The sites are multiple stories which require regular use of stairs.

§ The position requires the ability to be flexible in working without judgment with individuals in varying stages of recovery and/or relapse.

§ This position= is exposed to harsh chemicals found in typical house cleaning products/materials; applicants are advised to free of pre-existing respiratory or allergic conditions which would be exacerbated through exposure to such products/materials.

§ This job incl= udes close vision and the ability to adjust focus; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply= new information or skills; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks and interact with program management, staff, volunteers, representatives of public agencies and community organizations and others encountered in the course of work.

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ABOUT US

ECS (Episcopal Community Services), with approximately 350 employees, maintains many programs addressing homelessness, unemployment, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, and children's care and education in San Diego and R= iverside Counties

MISSION

Statement: = “Serving God by serving those in need.”=

ECS encourages a careful review of our mission. As we are a faith based non-prof= it organization, it is important to recognize and embrace our mission statem= ent.

= POSITIONS REQUIRING DEGREE/ CREDENTIAL

Where required, an official transcript from an accredited college or university and/or Credential must accompany the application. Applicants who fail to comply with this requirement will not be eligible for interview.

= INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

All positions have an initial introductory period of 90 days.

= BENEFITS

Vacation; sick leave; 15 holidays; medical; dental; life insurance, EAP, 401 (k), Discretionary Profit Sharing and Discretionary Employer Match (after one year of service). Benefit eligibi= lity is the first of the third month following the date of hire.

FILING APPLICA= TIONS

When a closing= date is indicated, applications and/or resumes must be received by or before 5= :00 p.m. on that date, unless otherwise stated on this job announcement.

PROCESS:

Fax, mail or e-= mail to the Human Resources Department by the closing date.

E-mail: jobs@ecscalifornia.org (Please place Job #10-10WEB in the header)

Fax:<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 619-228-2801 (A= ttn: HR, Please include Job #10-10WEB o= n the fax cover)

Mail:= ECS HR Dept. (Place job number aft= er address), 4305 University = Avenue #400, San Diego, CA 92105

Visit us at our website: www.ecscalifornia.org

REQ #:	10-10WEB=
OPEN:	07/07/2010
CLOSE:	07/16/2010
LOCATION:	Downtown Safe Haven - 92101
TEMP/PERM:	Permanent

POSITION:	Resident Assistant	REPORTS TO:	Program Manager
EEOC CLASS:	Service Worker (9)	FLSA:	Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE:	Must be able to work a 1^{st<= /sup>, 2^nd, and 3^rd Shift}	SALARY RANGE:	$10.00 - $11.50
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:	Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant monitors the safety and well being of all Safe Haven residents while they are on site. The Resident Assistant ensures t= hat residents comply with program guidelines, assists residents in their daily living activities and documents all services provided. The Resident Assis= tant is also responsible for reporting all potential and actual crisis situati= ons to their supervisor and/or appropriate emergency services (i.e., law enforcement, paramedics, fire, etc.).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:	1.= Participate in safety inspections and fire drills, night bed counts, inventory, and other operational tasks as may be assign= ed by the Site Manager. 2.= Conduct the initial intake utilizing the appropriate documentation and filing systems as directed by the Site Manager. 3.= Monitor, evaluate, and record resident progress in environmental logs and staff logs with respect to case plan goals, activities/behaviors, units of service rendered, stages of change, and ot= her statistical and narrative information as required. 4.= Provide residents with day-to-day life skills role modeling and training. 5.= Attend regular staff meetings. 6. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION &am= p; EXPERIENCE :	§ High school diploma/GED is required; Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Social W= ork, Counseling, or related field is preferred. § Minimum of on= e-year experience working in a residential setting, preferably with chronically mentally ill or other special needs populations, or equivalent life experience. § Experience wi= th co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse, and homelessness helpf= ul § Equivalent ye= ars of directly related experience may be substituted for degree at employer discretion.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:	§ Must pass cri= minal background check, including LiveScan fingerprinting. § Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance desirable but not require= d; MUST have access to reliable transportation. § Must have CPR certification or be willing to acquire on the job. § Must have med= ical clearance certifying absence of TB. Free from debarment.<= /p>
OTHER/SPECIAL= :	§ All new hires= start at the entry level salary of $10.00/hour. § This position requires the ability to be flexible with a twenty-four hour schedule, potentially being available for late and overnight shifts, including holi= days and weekends. § Staff must be comfortable interacting with resistant clients, being in contact with cli= ents who are not in touch with reality, addressing difficult conversations (setting limits, personal hygiene, etc.). § Adherence to = all San Diego County and agency policies and procedures as it relates to the mission and purpose of the program.<= /o:p> § Adherence to = the corresponding discipline’s Laws & Regulations and Code of Ethic= s. § This position= is located in an environment that provides transitional housing, case management, and supportive services to the chronically homeless mentally = ill, who may or may not have co-occurring issues relevant to domestic violence, substance abuse, a criminal history, and so forth. The noise level of the environment can be loud and chaotic, and there is no private office. The sites are multiple stories which require regular use of stairs. § The position requires the ability to be flexible in working without judgment with individuals in varying stages of recovery and/or relapse. § This position= is exposed to harsh chemicals found in typical house cleaning products/materials; applicants are advised to free of pre-existing respiratory or allergic conditions which would be exacerbated through exposure to such products/materials. § This job incl= udes close vision and the ability to adjust focus; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply= new information or skills; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks and interact with program management, staff, volunteers, representatives of public agencies and community organizations and others encountered in the course of work.