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.