Do you Love People? Are You Great at Follow Thru? Are You Looking To Make A Difference?
“Per California State Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, the person hired for this position will be required to have a COVID vaccine, unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption on file.”
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Program graduate with continuing involvement in a program of recovery.
- Possession of 'Class B' Driver's License, if in California, with acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire the license within 45 days is acceptable.
- Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries.
- No evidence of existing chemical dependency.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Be in attendance and support all Salvation Army functions at the residence including such events as the Open House, the Spring Festival, and others as scheduled.
- Is required to drive a Salvation Army passenger van to:
- Transport beneficiaries to and from the Center on all working days.
- Transport beneficiaries to and from other Center approved functions.
- Transport beneficiaries to and from chapel services on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Transport beneficiaries or employees to and from the Center or the residence in the event of an emergency.
- Provide services as a driver as required in the normal course of duties at the Center.
- Prepare weekly schedules for beneficiary weekday and Saturday chore assignments.
- Assist Residence Manager in ensuring that Saturday chores are completed satisfactorily.
- Perform the tasks of the Residence Manager in her absence
- Administer Breathalyzer testing when requested by Rehabilitation Services staff or when beneficiaries return to the residence. Breathalyzer tests should be done regularly when returning from passes of any kind. When Breathalyzer tests are positive, the beneficiary is to be terminated immediately from the program; in the absence of the Residence Manager, the Assistant Residence Manager shall terminate the beneficiary.
- Assist in the supervision and collection of urine test specimens, ensuring that proper security procedures are adhered to including labeling and transport. If observed urines are required, follow procedures for observing the collection of the sample. Urine drug screens are required to be done randomly at least once a month, when requested by Rehabilitation Services staff, and when beneficiaries return from passes of any kind.
- Ensure that the residence always has adequate supplies of containers and labels for urine testing.
- Assist Residence Manager in the admission process as needed including tours of the house, introductions to other residents, orientation to the house and ARC rules, and inventory of personal property if required.
- Assist Residence Manager in the process of beneficiaries adding items to Personal Property Statements, especially after shopping trips.
- Make security rounds each evening before retiring. Rounds include all windows, doors, lights, main floor, laundry room, and garage door.
- Operate Canteen in accordance with posted schedule. Order Canteen supplies in sufficient time to maintain adequate stock.
- Participate in all activities at the residence, maintaining open relationships with all of the residents.
- When appropriate, prepare and submit ARCC-210 forms in accordance with current policies.
- Coordinate vacation time with the Residence Manager to ensure that coverage for all functions is provided. Submit vacation requests to Rehabilitation Manager.
- Act as a role model for beneficiaries, both as a resident and as a woman in recovery. This includes personal attention to dress codes.
- Know ARC Safety Regulations for the Work Therapy site and for the residence and ensure that staff and beneficiaries follow these safety requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and laws in order to help maintain the integrity of the total program.
- Overtime. Any and all overtime must have the written approval of the supervisor, Administrator, or his designate. Authorizing initials must appear on the time card beside the overtime hours.
- Assist Residence Manager in ensuring women’s residence always meets or exceeds ARCC review standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager, Residence Manager or the ARC Administrator.
Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protect qualified individuals from discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. Disability discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is in applicant or employee, barring undue hardship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212, prohibits job discrimination and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment disabled veterans, recently separated veterans (within three years of discharge or release from active duty), other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veterans (veterans who, while on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded).
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email your request to sara.osborne@usw.salvationarmy.org.