Transitional Housing Care Attendant - On Call

Primary Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the Program Director, provides evening coverage of the Community Residential Program residence(s); provides a safe, secure and healthy environment for residents; assists residents in maintaining a healthy atmosphere and compliance with house rules; and assists residents with problems or concerns. 

Essential Duties:

• Promote a safe environment for residents: strictly and fairly enforce the House Rules; monitor activities of residents and visitors; report infractions to the Housing Case Managers
• Maintain client records: charting, filing, data entry, etc.  Ensure that records and resident information are kept confidential.
• Prepare rooms and bathroom for new occupancy: packing and tagging previous occupant’s belongings, cleaning the room, and preparing supplies (bedding, toiletries, etc.) as needed. 
• Property maintenance: help monitor acceptable level of cleanliness and clutter; check and report anything that needs to be fixed.
• Make a daily report during each shift
• Monitor resident(s) medication compliance as needed
• Provide cross coverage for staff that are ill or on vacation.
• Attend monthly clinical meeting.

Other Duties:

• Keep basic inventory for each room: furniture, appliances, and linen
• Assist the Housing Case Managers in their duties as requested
• Assist the Executive Director and Program Director in their duties as required.

Working Conditions:  Indoors

Work Hours: Evenings, nights, and week days and weekends

Equipment Use:  Standard office equipment

Physical, Mental, and Communication Demands:  Requires use of discretion and judgment; requires working to established procedures, maintaining reliable work attendance; may require working under minimal supervision; requires verbal communication skills and following oral and written instructions.

Skills/Knowledge:  In addition to meeting the mental, physical, and communication demands listed above, requires knowledge of substance abuse and mentally ill issues.

Education/Experience:  Bachelors degree, nursing degree, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications to perform the essential functions of this position.

Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the contents of this job description.  I will perform the above duties to the best of my abilities.