Resident Assistant - 1st Shift (Weekends)

Hosanna Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent living for adults with disabilities.

Position Title: Resident Assistant - 1st Shift Weekends

Classification: Part Time; 16 hours per week; Saturday & Sunday 8am - 4pm

Salary Range: $16 - $18 per hour

Location: Hixson, TN

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for working with and encouraging our residents to be as independent as possible, taking into consideration each individual’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a positive, supportive environment for everyone in the Hosanna Community.
• Help each resident to reach and maintain their highest level of performance and independence.
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement and redirection, as appropriate.
• Respond to resident complaints, requests and emergencies.
• Assist in resolving disagreements between residents, when needed.
• Encourage residents to help clean the common areas at both houses. (sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, etc.)
• Participate in other activities and outings, as needed.
• Communicate necessary resident information to the case manager via their preferred method. (email, verbally, or both)
• Document any incidents and report them to the case manager.
• Communicate clearly, actively listen, and build relationships of trust both internally and externally.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of client and organizational operations information.
• Safely use all equipment and materials. Follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards, and observe common-sense safety rules in all on-the-job activities.
• Communicate any known violation of any office policy, code, safety policy, or law immediately to leadership.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

• N/A

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works with a diverse population in an independent living facility, which requires sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, etc.

Travel

• This position typically does not require travel but could occasionally require local travel.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize in a fluid changing environment.
• Must be organized, flexible, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, and detail-oriented.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Non-profit experience.
• Experience working with disabled individuals.

Open until filled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18