TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Residential Aide

Urban Affairs Coalition

Job Description

Department/Program: One Day At A Time (ODAAT) Link to apply: Residential Aide

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.

Position Summary

This position offers provisional care to clients and supports the operation of the ODAAT Shelter Programs. Specifically, the Residential Aide provides services to consumers in a therapeutic residential setting in accordance with established program objectives and the treatment goals of each individual being served. Shelters operate 24-hours per day, seven days per week. The core responsibility of the Residential Aide includes the continued assurance of the safety and security of the residents within the facility. The work is performed under general supervision.

Full time benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short-term Disability (STD)
  • Long-term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO and 14 Paid Holidays per year

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.

About This Role

Career insights for Psychiatric Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R11,781/month
R8,981 to R19,906/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Monitoring Coordination Speaking
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Psychiatric Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R11,781/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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