Veteran Service Assistant
usvets long beachLong Beach, CA
Veteran Service Assistant
usvets long beachLong Beach, CAJunior L3
Social and Human Service AssistantsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersResidential Advisors
Administration of Veterans' AffairsServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesOther Residential Care Facilities
APPLY NOWVeteran Service Assistant The Veteran Service Assistant reports directly to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veteran Service Assistant at the designated U.S.VETS site. The Veteran Service Assistant assists in the daily implementation of day-to-day basic residential services. FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the delivery of basic services (such as shelter, food, hygiene, etc.) to veterans served at the facility
- Ensures harmonious atmosphere at the facility by maintaining communication with clinical staff and maintaining a therapeutic community environment
- Assists in the delivery/handling of client mail
- Assists clients with the move-in and move-out from the facility
- Responsible for preventing or de-escalating any verbal and physical altercations from the facility including submitting Incident Reports to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant concerning these events
- Responsible for addressing client issues timely to ensure the non-interruption of services
- Responsible for conducting safety rounds around both the internal and external locations of facilities
- Conveying needs to the Veteran Service Coordinator or Lead Veterans Service Assistant to maintain supply inventory of supplies and ensures proper storage
- Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the facility and ensures readiness for inspections
- Assists in the implementation of toxicology testing to promote a sober environment
- Responsible for implementation of all safety and emergency procedures
- Assist the Veteran Service Coordinator in bed checks, inspections of rooms to ensure a clean, safe and hazardless environment
Conducts various administrative duties to include documentation of bed check, inspections, incident reports, client logs, etc.
Facilitate routine daily living activities for clients
Adheres to the site work order procedure
Assists with weekly cleaning of client room and other common-use areas around the site
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience with programs and homeless populations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff
- Must promote client-centered philosophy and skilled in creating/maintaining a sober environment
- Must be energetic, dedicated to mission and flexible
- Basic computer literacy
- Valid driver’s license required. If driving company vehicles, must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Long Beach, CA
Occupation
Social and Human Service Assistants
Industry
Administration of Veterans' Affairs
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