The Program

Interim Housing is a county-funded Department of Health Service (DHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) program for individuals declared incompetent to stand trial. Instead of receiving services in a state hospital or locked facility, individuals are diverted to receive community based competency restoration. The Interim Housing program provides intensive, wraparound behavioral health services at 4 transitional housing sites. 

The Position

The Lead Resident Aide ensures that the interim housing site is a safe, healthy and therapeutic environment. They are responsible for assisting clients with increasing independence with activities of daily living and to encourage clients to follow program structure and routines. Lead Resident Aides are responsible for maintaining adequate supply inventory at the interim housing site. They also assist the site in training new Resident Aides and problem solving client issues after hours. This position reports to the Interim Housing Program Supervisor. A successful Lead Resident Aide takes responsibility for the health and safety of our clients and is able to develop strong rapport with clients, encouraging them to engage in treatment. 

Essential Functions:

Ensure the interim housing site is a safe and healthy environment

• Monitor client activities and traffic in and out of the site. Ensure all residents at the site are accounted for and guests are checked in.
• Ensure that clients have access to basic needs. Facilitate meal service and linkage to needed hygiene items. 
• Serve as a first responder to crisis situations. Actively assist clients in crisis through use of deescalation and problem solving skills. Escalate client issues to supervisor or emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Complete basic housekeeping tasks (ie sweeping/mopping, disinfecting surfaces).

Support the housing site in maintaining a therapeutic treatment environment

• Acts as a role model and guide for clients. Encourage participation in treatment activities and self care tasks. Interactions with clients are consistent with harm reduction, trauma informed and recovery oriented care approaches.  
• Encourage clients to adhere to program structure and daily routines. Communicate issues to the treatment team.
• Assists site in facilitating events and recreational activities for clients.

Assist clients with increasing independence with activities of daily living

• Teach skills related to activities of daily living (ADLs). Skills to include but not be limited to medication management, personal hygiene, problem solving, prosocial communication, cooking and cleaning. 
• Accompany clients into the field and assist them in accessing needed community resources

Provide leadership to Interim Housing site

• Works evening and weekend shifts to support the site outside of business hours. 
• Ensure that the housing site is well maintained and supplies are well stocked. Maintain an inventory of program supplies and facilitate orders per P180 procedures. Alert Interim Housing Program Supervisor when items are in need of repair and helps facilitate repairs with vendors as instructed by supervisor. 
• Trains Resident Aides as instructed by supervisor and assists in problem solving client issues, though refrains from performing supervisory tasks (ie performance evaluation and delegation) 
• Escalates emergent issues (personnel, operational, treatment) to Interim Housing Program Supervisor

Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations:

• Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (ie BBS, CCAPP)

Skills and Abilities

• Empathetic, strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative; works well as part of a diverse team
• Culturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needs
• Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented and organized

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: 
  • 1 year of experience as a Project 180 Resident Aide
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
  • Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed. 

• Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).

• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
• Basic computer skills

• Preferred: 
  • Experience working with mental health, criminal legal system and/or homeless population
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant
  • Spanish speaking

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including Project 180’s interim housing sites. Shifts to be scheduled during evenings and or weekends. 

Physical Requirements  

The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements. 

Mental Requirements 

The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.

Salary : $21 - $23