“Ranch Hands Rescue is an animal sanctuary and a counseling center founded on hope and healing made available to all regardless of ability to pay.”
At Ranch Hands Rescue, we reach out with helping hearts to change our world by recognizing the inherent worth of every living being in our community. Working with our animal partners and Licensed Professionals, we help each child, each adult, and each family experience transformative change available through trauma-informed animal assisted psychotherapy.
We believe that victims, especially children, are innocent, and it’s our moral obligation to help provide them with a way to heal from the terrible traumas they have faced.
Our team focuses on the worst of the worst cases of abuse and neglect. We rescue the animals that others have given up on, and we treat the 1-10% of people who have been unsuccessful in other forms of therapy. We utilize Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling, EMDR, TBRI, DBT, Play Therapy, and other treatment modalities to help severely traumatized populations heal.
The ideal candidate to join our team is one who is interested in joining a workplace culture that encourages self-care, passion for best practices, continuous learning, and mutual support. We strive to provide the best possible care for our animals and clients, and we believe that starts with hiring the best and inspiring them to be their best.
Resident Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
We are searching for individuals with superior interpersonal skills. An effective candidate will be someone who can build and maintain rapport with survivors of complex trauma. The ideal candidate is strong in rapid problem solving, maintaining a warm, genuine presence, and effectively monitoring a variety of activities. Managing resident schedules is key, while maintaining a constant vigilance on safety. A candidate who thrives on collaboration in a small team environment, takes direction well, and supports others generously will be well suited to join the RHR family.
We are looking for someone who is well organized, highly competent, and consistent in their attention to detail. RHR has cemented a reputation as experts in trauma-informed care and innovative approaches to unique challenges. Bob’s House of Hope will be resident-centered, trauma-informed, and operate by the motto, “there is a solution to every problem.” We expect the same calm confidence in each Resident Assistant as they are the frontline staff providing care to BHoH residents.
An effective Resident Assistant will be responsible for tracking resident safety, assisting with daily needs, transportation to and from appointments, communicating efficiently across staff and volunteers, maintaining the house, and following up on all assigned projects in a timely manner.
Overall responsibilities include:
- Monitoring resident safety
- Providing emotional support as needed
- Checking that chores are completed and resident schedules are followed
- Assisting with case management
- Monitoring daily engagement
- Observing self-administration of medication
- Tracking use of house inventory
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living
- Facilitating (cooking/cleaning) daily meals
- Ensuring that all residents are following protocols and house rules
- Completing timely and accurate notes
- Interacting with volunteers to ensure that they follow all protocols and house rules
- Monitoring entertainment for residents
- Reporting to management any issues or concerns as they arise
- All other duties as assigned by the HC or ED
Resident Assistant Skills
A qualified Resident Assistant should demonstrate a particular set of skills, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Excellent observation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Superior time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Quick problem-solving abilities
- Clear understanding of “chain of command” and when to “raise the red flag”
- Skilled in the use of standard office and household equipment (i.e. computers, cleaning products, gaming consoles, kitchen appliances, etc.)
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
- Capacity to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic administrative tasks
Resident Assistant Qualification Requirements
We understand that most training and education for this position will be on the job from prior positions. However, higher education and formal training are encouraged. While there will be an initial orientation period, we expect applicants to be ready to “hit the ground running” upon hire.
Minimum:
- HS Diploma
- 1-3 years prior experience in a position of service to others
- Training (on the job or formal) in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox, Zoom, and other up-to-date administrative tools
Preferred:
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field
- 3+ years prior experience in a mental health agency
- Certifications/training in the following areas:
- First Aid & CPR
- Safety Protocols
- Basic Animal Care
- Human and Sex Trafficking 101
- ASK or ASIST
- Emotion regulation skills
- Diversity and Cultural Awareness
- SMART Goal Setting
- Healthy Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Mental Health/Psychological First Aid
- 12 step recovery model
Resident Assistant Pay Expectations
Projected Resident Assistant pay will depend on level of experience, education, and overall qualifications, as well as availability of grant funding. New hires will begin on a contract basis during their 90 day probation period.
- Hourly pay rate range: $15-18
Apply Today
To apply, call us directly on our office line, (940) 240-0500, or email at [email protected].