Residence Assistant

About the role

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods, we provide the financial support to assist men and women with various social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities, including a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All efforts are made to develop life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

Responsibilities

• Enforce house rules and policies and overall security of center during evening and early morning hours.
  • ‘Lights out’, breathalyzing, drug testing, sign-out/in, bed checks, monitoring adherence to dress codes and attendance at meetings.
  • Report and document violations of policies and center activities to Administrator for Program and appropriate staff as required.
  • Provide crisis intervention assistance to beneficiaries by facilitating communication with emergency services.
  • Avoidance of personal needs consultation.
  • Ensure canteen is inspected daily for cleanliness and adequate inventory.
  • Submit list of inventory needs to Administrator for Program weekly.
  • Conduct locker inspections as assigned.
  • Receive information from counselors, supervisors, and Administrator for Program concerning changes in work therapy assignments, passes approved, etc., for revision of daily/weekly tracking systems.
  • Update daily work list with resident sick list for each day.
  • Maintain daily bed roster.
  • Collect and complete daily statistics and written reports, including attendance report and beneficiaries admitted and/or terminated.
  • Report must include move from beneficiary to transition status (employee or non-employee).
  • Record statistical information specific to your area of responsibility and submit to Administrator/designee at the beginning of each week (weekly reports) and/or no later than the third business day following the end of the month (monthly reports).
  • Arrange for the following (according to center policy): distribution of gratuities and beneficiaries’ mail, emergency transportation, late dinners, pick up/drop off of prescriptions, activity attendance sheets, maintenance of drug screening and breathalyzing equipment, keeping beneficiaries’ personal inventories current, safety meetings, fire drills, meeting (and other) announcements.
  • Ensure that the “house” wakes on time for breakfast, that beneficiaries are in attendance at morning devotions and program activities, and that they arrive at Work Therapy Assignments (WTA) on time.
  • Report to their work therapy supervisor any beneficiary on sick call.
  • Ensure that Housekeeping Monitor has access to supplies for janitorial team and other necessary supplies.
  • Submit inventory of supplies is submitted to Administrator for Program weekly.
  • Report repair and maintenance needs to Administrator for Program/designee immediately.
  • Assign personnel for relief responsibilities (security) and/or relieve security personnel during meals, breaks, program meetings.
  • Have clear understanding of policy regarding confidentiality, response to law enforcement personnel, and procedure for medical emergencies.
  • Complete monthly Work Therapy Evaluations for beneficiaries in housekeeping and security.
  • Oversee beneficiaries in canteen, janitorial and front desk/security work therapy assignments.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous residential and rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and agreement with The Salvation Army’s Christian spiritual approach to rehabilitation.