Job Announcement: HR2025:114
Position Title: Resident Assistant
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Tribal Judicial
Division: Public Safety
Immediate Supervisor: Sober House Manager
Department Director: Tribal Court Administrator
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Part–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Resident Assistant is a key line-level position responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, drug, and alcohol-free environment at the Tribal Sober Living Facility and provides the residents assistance with daily living skills. The Resident Assistant is also responsible for carrying out duties as established in each resident’s Treatment Plan, for documenting appropriately as required and for following all policies and procedures of the facility. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Enforcement of House Rules and maintaining a drug and alcohol-free safe environment.
• Effectively communicates pertinent information about residents to co-workers during shift change.
• Immediately reports all accidents and/or injuries to the Sober House Manager or Court Administrator.
• Administers mandatory and random drug and alcohol testing of residents.
• Responsible for the check-in process and discharge process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person
• Assists with coordinating various support, treatment, and prevention programs.
• Supervises resident daily chores and performs custodial duties as necessary including washing bedding, sweeping, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc.
• Cross trained to provide assistance to the Employment Recovery Program including the supervision of ER participants while performing job assignments.
• Ensures that all required reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Provides transportation for residents to medical appointments, interviews, support meetings, counseling and treatment appointments and/or various other activities as directed.
• Performs administrative duties which include greeting residents, keeping records, answering the telephone, assisting residents with making appointments, or handling correspondence as needed.
• Provides clerical support functions for the Certified Drug and Alcohol Addictions Counselor or other staff as directed including filing, retrieving case files and reference materials or other clerical support functions as requested.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology preferred.
• Experience working in a Residential facility preferred.
• Experience working with clients who are attempting to break the cycle of drugs and/or alcohol dependency preferred.
• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire required.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and experience to perform duties including the ability to enforce rules that could result in sanctions including incarceration of residents.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be an organized and a proficient time manager.
• Must be trustworthy and possess a high level of maturity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing as well as maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.