Job Description

Residential Administrative Assistant Location Washington, DC :

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to 18.84 per hour.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a full-time Residential Administrative Assistant at Karin House for seniors, located at Walter Reed in NW Washington, DC.

Position Description: The Residential Administrative Assistant provides administrative support, monitoring, and security for the housing facility and residents, during the day or overnight based on the schedule.

Qualifications:

Required: Required: 1-3 yrs. experience in social services; experience providing services to seniors

Preferred: HS Degree/GED; 3-5 yrs. experience in social services

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid; DC Food Handlers Certification

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00 am -2:00 pm (20 hours per week)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Administrative and clerical skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Customer service and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to set professional boundaries

Expected Contributions: Administrative

• Provide front desk coverage and answer primary phone
• Provide administrative support for program
• Order office and stock supplies
• Assist in program reporting
• Submit repair work orders as needed
• Maintain the program poster board
• Maintain visitor log
• Document any client issues and communicate with their assigned case manager or clinical director

Expected Contributions: Program Operations

• Conduct house walk-throughs and wellness checks
• Review surveillance footage regularly
• Perform supporting cleaning duties on an as-needed basis
• Respond to emergency situations and contact management as needed, develop serious incident reports when needed
• Maintain Front Desk residents roster and On-Call binder
• Perform On-call orientation as needed
• Perform drug tests, as needed

Reports to: Karin House Services Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org . This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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