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Veteran Service Assistant

@ U.S.VETS
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Houston, Texas, United States
$17-$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:deliver services, maintain communication, assist mail
Requirements Summary:High School diploma required; experience with programs/populations preferred; good communication; collaborative with residential staff; support client-centered sober environment; energetic and flexible; basic computer literacy; driver’s license preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Basic computer literacy
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Job Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?
If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!
Come & join our winning team!
Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

 

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 the 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  

  • 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