Job Title: Resident Assistant
Team: Transformation
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Life Development Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
Effective Date: February 2022
Position Summary
The Resident Assistant may be assigned work during evenings and/or weekends. Her primary responsibility is to perform administrative and operational duties for Toby’s Place. She may be assigned a wide variety of recurring and/or non-recurring tasks by the supervisor.
Position Qualifications
For Employment with Oliver Gospel
A believer in Jesus Christ
Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission and Vision Statements
Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco
and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event
Valid South Carolina driver’s license
For the Resident Assistant
High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a related field
Documented experience as a receptionist
Documented experience in working well with various races, ethnicities, cultures, disabilities and ages
Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor
Knowledge of PC-based software and relevant applications and office equipment
Job Description: Resident Assistant
Position Responsibilities
Perform general administrative duties
Assist with daily operational procedures
Assist Case Coordinators as assigned
Attend assigned events with residents to ensure safety and program compliance
Transport residents to appointments
Keep a record of interactions with residents and file a daily report with the supervisor
Assist with the Intake process and the Work Therapy Program as needed
Attend case conference meetings as assigned
Communicate concerns and trends to the supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Core Competencies
Strong team player
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Clear understanding of poverty and the integration challenges in working with various cultures
Clear understanding and application of organizational structure and communication lines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work
Ability to use sound judgment in decision making
Ability to perform all duties with integrity and excellence
Ability to honor confidences and keep confidential information
Model a servant attitude
Mental and Physical Demands
Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
Ability to operate with a positive attitude in all situations
Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another
Ability to participate in travel experiences
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery for long periods of time
Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees, residents and/or guests
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.