Police-Assisted Diversion (PAD) Lead Residential Aide (Full-Time)

One Day AT A Time (ODAAT) is a Program Partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). ODAAT houses men and women who are afflicted by addiction and homelessness. Case management services and prevention for HIV/AIDS is also offered at select locations. Through our holistic array of services, ODAAT consumers can expect the support of staff to bring systems together to achieve positive outcomes. Staff offers support in the following areas: recovery coaching and mentoring, linkage to health and social services, transitional housing, and community outreach.

One Day At A Time (ODAAT) operates a Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program for ROC North, covering Northwest Philadelphia. PAD is a program offered to individuals who are stopped for a variety of criminal offenses and social referrals. Eligible criminal offenses include; non-violent drug crimes, prostitution and retail theft offenses within the designated districts and during program operating hours, 8am-11pm. The program works to divert individuals away from the criminal justice system and towards supportive, peer-based social services that are customized to the participants’ needs.

PAD is a collaboration between police officers, service providers and community residents that utilizes a health-centered approach to law enforcement. PAD at ODAAT works with engaged individuals to address issues such as access to basic needs, access to treatment services, appropriate medical care and the development and achievement of short and long-term goals. PAD services are voluntary, free to the individual and may continue for as long as the participant decides to remain engaged in program services.

The PAD team collaborates with the individual to provide a comprehensive service plan for the individual geared to reduce the risk of criminal activity. The PAD team approaches each individual with a holistic and community approach that utilizes a variety of tools including assessments/evaluations, intake procedures and coaching/case management.

The Lead Residential Aide (LRA) operates as the Assistant Director of Shelter Services under the Director of Shelter Services. The incumbent provides on-site supervision of the operation of the ODAAT Recovery housing facility and provides support services to consumers. In this therapeutic residential setting, the LRA’s core responsibilities include the continued assurance of the safety and security of the residents within the 24-hour day, seven day per week facility, in accordance with established program objectives and the treatment goals of each individual being served.

The LRA operates as the lead residential aide and manages the individualized care, activities of daily living, and directs/plans the residents’ leisure and therapeutic activities, work and daily programming. This position also conducts and manages all chore schedules necessary to maintain a compliant and sanitary living environment including, but not limited to, laundry and housekeeping. This work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the Director of Shelter Services and internal/external clinical staff who review and observe client files, compliance supervision, regulatory outcomes and human service/court ordered plans in progress, residents’ responsiveness, timely report/billing submission, periodic staff meetings, daily inspection of living areas, and the Residential Aide Standard Operating Procedures. The LRA also works with their manager to create and manage Residential Aide schedules, activities and designated shift routine and other assignments as outlined by the Shelter Director and Administrator.

Full time benefits package including:

The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen.