Description

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT MEN'S RESIDENCE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: SEATTLE ARP

STATUS: FULL-TIME - $20.00 per hour

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: MEN’S RESIDENCE MANAGER

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Residence Manager, the Assistant Men’s Residence Manager is responsible for the management of the men’s residence facilities and participants. As a team member, he/she promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through attitudes, willingness to teach and learn and availability to participants and staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience and training which will enhance their ability to work more effectively with participants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• Program graduate with continuing involvement in a program of recovery is desirable, but not required.

• Ability to supervise participants as revealed by experience, training, and/or interview.

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire the license within 90 days is acceptable.

• Integrity, resourcefulness, initiative and evidence of self-improvement.

• Demonstrate ability to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program as stated in the Mission Statement.

• No evidence of existing chemical dependency.

• If chemically dependent, shall be free of and have had at least one year free of any chemical abuse or dependency.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

Participant Supervision:

• Coordinate, monitor and supervise all in-house participants assignments.

• Provide weekly orientation courses for new participants to the requirements of the residence and the program.

• Conduct random room checks as required by standards, but not less than 3 times per week.

• Monitor, facilitate, and supervise participant activities, including prescription medications.

• Provide short-term crisis counseling as needed.

• Supervise recreational programming for participants.

• Actively participate in all activities, maintaining open relationships with all participants.

• Supervise and/or administer Breathalyzer testing when requested by staff or when participants return to the residence, and enter data into BITS system.

• Supervise the collection of urine test specimens, ensuring proper security procedures, including labeling and transport, and enter data into BITS system.

• Act as a role model for participants, both as a resident of the ARP and as a person in recovery, in personal dress and general behavior.

• Prepare and submit conference reports in accordance with current policies when required.

• Ensure regular safety drills are held in the residence as directed.

• Maintain good order and discipline without favoritism in accordance with policies, and discharge participants when behavior warrants such action.

• Participate in special events, including holiday events, retreats, alumni dinners, and other scheduled activities.

• Drive a Salvation Army vehicle as part of assigned duties.

• Maintain necessary records and statistics as directed.

• Coordinate vacation time with the Administrator and Residence Manager to ensure coverage for all functions.

• Know and enforce ARP Safety Regulations for the residence, ensuring staff and participants adhere to safety requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and laws to uphold the integrity of the program.

• Distribute conduct reports as needed.

• Ensure all BITS-related information is entered into the BITS System daily.

• Write a minimum of 2 case notes a week for FCS/WellSky.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the ARP Administrator.

Facility Management:

• Supervise care of grounds, buildings, and vehicles.

• Provide routine coordination and supervision of residence desk, canteen, laundry, and janitorial needs, including necessary training in canteen operations, laundry operations, phone procedures, office regulations, and safety requirements for cleaning supplies.

• Supervise inside or outside workmen for special projects or repairs.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and the Residence Manager to develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance the program’s effectiveness.

• Work together with the Program Manager and the Residence Manager to address any issues that arise within the residence, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment for participants.

• Foster a collaborative relationship with the Program Manager and the Residence Manager to ensure alignment of program goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)