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
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.
• Thoroughly clean all staff restrooms. (total of 3)
• Encourage residents to help clean the remaining common areas at both houses. (sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, etc.)
• Participate in other activities and outings, as needed.
• Communicate resident information to the case manager daily via their preferred method. (written, verbally, or both)
• Document any incidents and report them to the case manager immediately.
• 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:
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posted: Nov. 8, 2024, 6:43 a.m.
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