Resident Assistant Position Available In Orangeburg, South Carolina

Job Type:

On-Call /

Part-TimeResidency:

Orangeburg County preferred, but not requiredThe Samaritan House of Orangeburg County, Inc. (TSH) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated under the laws of the State of South Carolina to provide temporary housing and transitional services to homeless men, women, and their children. Our mission is to transition the lives of our residents to enhance their quality of life.

• JOB PURPOSE

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for assisting with daily shelter operations.

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• The RA advocates for the mission of TSH and upholds its values; S/he ensures client compliance with program guidelines andprocedures; Assesses clients’ needs and offers practical assistance in an appropriate manner; Delivers services with safety, respect, andeffectiveness; Monitors client behavior; Follows all policies and procedures of theorganization; Prepares rooms for clients, facilitates sleeping arrangements, and storage of personalitems; Maintains order and assists in keeping all assigned areas clean and free of spills, trash and safety hazards; Checks daily activities and chores as assigned toclients; Assists with serving meals; Performs daily meal and occupancycounts and room checks; Prepares intakepackages, Assists in room cleanings and houselaundry, if needed; Completes all agency logs and incident reports in a timelymanner, Provides immediate and professional response to any security / safety emergency or disturbance within or immediately outsidefacility.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• : Able to work in a fast paced environment; Team-player; Works well under pressure, Excellent customer service skills; Committed to work with the homeless and disconnected population; flexible, multitasker, able to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment; verbal and numerical intelligence, basic computer knowledge, must possess a high degree of common sense, must possess an empathetic and caring attitude.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or G.

E.D.required.

Demonstrated work experience in a service capacity, requiring reference(s)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must consent to a criminal background check and verification of education and work experiencesUnited States work authorization required

Work Schedule:

Weekends (shifts 1^st^: 8am-4:30pm; 2^nd^: 4pm-12:30am; 3^rd^: 12pm-8:30am) andMon. – Fri. (2^nd^ and 3^rd^ shifts), (Reserve the right for schedule to be adjusted, if necessary)