Resident Assistant (Sober Living) at Poarch Band of Creek Indians – Atmore, Alabama

Resident Assistant (Sober Living)

Make a difference every day. Join our team as a Resident Assistant and help provide compassionate care and support for those we serve.

Department: Tribal Judicial
Position Status: Regular Part-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
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.

About the Role:

The Resident Assistant helps maintain a safe, clean, and drug- and alcohol-free environment at the Tribal Sober Living Facility. This position supports residents with daily living skills, follows individual treatment plans, completes required documentation, and adheres to all facility policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned to support program and departmental goals.

This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean, drug- and alcohol-free living environment and enforce house rules.
• Monitor residents, communicate updates during shift changes, and report incidents promptly.
• Conduct drug and alcohol screenings and assist with resident check-in and discharge.
• Support residents with daily living tasks and supervise assigned chores.
• Provide transportation to approved appointments, meetings, and activities.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and basic administrative duties.

Core Qualifications:

• 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.

Essential Competencies:

• Ability to enforce rules and maintain accountability in a structured environment.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) in a Windows environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Trustworthy, mature, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Dependable, accountable, and able to follow policies and procedures.

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.