Residential Assistant Lead

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Residential Assistant Lead Men's Roads to Recovery will perform, coordinate and monitor the daily non-clinical operations of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise the daily roles and responsibilities of Resident Assistants.

Provide leadership to Resident Assistants regarding day to day matters

Provide orientation and training to new RA staff

Monitor staffing to ensure 24-hour coverage and arrange RA weekly schedules

Monitor daily shift activity

Oversee physical maintenance of building. Conduct monthly fire drills, monitor refrigerator, first aid kits and other supplies

Provide orientation of clients into the community.

Conduct tour of the facility and make introductions.

Problem solves and provides other support to clients as needed.

Serve as a role model.

Assist in new client admissions.

Review rules and regulations, issue linens, assign bedrooms, sign appropriate releases, gather birth certificates and social security cards, etc.

Perform a variety of services.

Assist with the supervision of recreational activities.

Check daily client details and follow through on any unsatisfactory performance.

Assign daily client housekeeping assignments and assist clients in performing necessary housekeeping tasks.

Coordinate client appointments with appropriate social service agencies; i.e. doctors, dentists, GPA, etc.

Maintain an inventory of linens.

Conduct toxicology testing for all clients as instructed by Program Manager.

Administer breathalyzer test and collect urine for drug screens.

Ensure a safe, clean and healthy living environment.

Assist in conducting monthly/quarterly fire drills and send in reports.

Monitor client whereabouts during fire drills or emergencies.

Maintain order.

Ensure the facility is safe from intruders.

Report any deficiencies to manager.

Ensure medication procedures are followed.

Ensure clients are present at designated times to take prescribed medications.

Ensure information is logged app