Group Home Residential Aide

Life Deeds is a non-profit organization community-based initiative serving high-risk adolescents/young adults throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. Partnering with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), the Life Deeds Group will provide housing and support to adolescents and young adults in the District of Columbia.

Scheduled Work Times

Part-time (16-20 hours)

Full-time (40 hours)

Hours: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am

12:00 am – 8:00am

Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

8:00 pm – 8:00 am

Job Summary:

The Residential Aide provides 24-hour on-site monitoring services to support the wellbeing and safety of all residents, staff and visitors, and works cooperatively with the program administrator and staff at all levels to ensure quality of service by performing the duties set forth below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitors the residents, units, and grounds of Group Home at all times to ensure the security and safety of each resident

Responsible for the reporting, planning and implementation of the activity schedule

Makes regular house check inspections inside the building to include checking individual rooms when necessary as well as the area immediately outside

Maintains all necessary records, including but not limited to legible, comprehensive, and accurate reports of house activities in the house log

Provides crisis intervention and on-site counseling

Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises recreational activities

Carries out emergency fire evacuation, and emergency procedures in case of an illness or accident

Provides de-escalation services to the residents as needed and to ensure safety and well-being of all residents, staff, and visitors, including contacting MPD, DYRS, mental health provider, as necessary

Reports unusual incidents to the appropriate parties OR writes unusual incident reports

Provides office coverage by answering and recording all calls and visitors

Provides appropriate oversight to the participants and maintains supervision of the house, enforces house rules, and ensures house safety

Participates in training provided or recommended by the Agency or Program Administrator

Participates in regular supervision with Program Director

Attends and participates in staff meetings and other meetings/activities identified by the Program Administrator

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Residential Aides have no supervisory responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities:

Work in collaboration with the Director, Program Administrator, House Manager and the resident’s Case Manager

Attend and participate in all required meetings

Participate in group work with residents

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with diverse clientele

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite

Attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow through required, exceptional problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and or service providers or professionals

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification and some work experience, preferably with the homeless, high risk adolescents/young adults

Must learn and apply positive behavior modification techniques and model effective de-escalation and problem-solving skills

Must have the ability to obtain and sustain various local and FBI background and clearance checks as required

Must have and maintain a current driver’s license and be able to transport adolescents/young adults and staff as needed. (Only if assigned as transportation)

Possess basic computer skills and great customer service skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Must be detailed orientated and able to multi-task

Ability to work extra hours, attend meetings/training, when needed

Licenses and Certifications

Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record along with proof of automobile insurance to transport residents.