Residential Living Assistant - Part-time

Residential Living Assistant•Part-time Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $30,000•$34,000 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Client onboarding Intake First aid High school diploma or GED Case management Meal preparation Laundry Cleaning Food preparation 1 year Crisis intervention counseling Property management Entry level

Full Job Description TITLE:

Residential Living Assistant•

Part-time FT/PT:

Full-time (17.5+ hours per week may include some evenings and weekends)

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried•Non-Exempt

PAY GROUP

Grade 14

REPORTS TO:

Coordinator

SUPERVISES

N/A

FUNCTION

The Residential Living Assistant will be responsible for the facilitation of program and property management during evening/weekends depending upon the schedule. The Residential Living Assistant is also responsible for staffing the crisis line, and providing support to both call in clients and residents of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Facilitate management of the 24-hour crisis line this includes providing information, referral, counseling, intake and other supportive services. Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Document services and support provided through information/referral, telephone crisis line, counseling, etc. Facilitate safety of residents by doing periodic unit, floor and door checks. Provide crisis intervention when needed. Provide case management support. Complete room or unit preparation for incoming clients may include; washing linen, and preparing care packages. May assist in meal preparation, including monitoring supplies from storage area. Assist clients in the exiting process including helping pack belongings and completing necessary paperwork. Attend staff meetings. Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

May assist in picking up and distribution of donations. May assist in the up-keep (cleaning) of office/building space(s). May provide assistance with transportation to scheduled appointments. May assist in other programs both inter-agency as well as inter-program. Provide initial intake and orientation to new/incoming clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Minimum High School or GED equivalency. Minimum of 1 year experience working in a related residential setting. Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date). Must be CPR/first aid certified (within 1 year of hire date).