Full-Time Resident Manager - Des Moines, IA

Overview: Looking for a place where “Doing the Most Good” is a mission? The Salvation Army has a full-time Resident Manager position in Des Moines, IA available for the ideal candidate. We offer a competitive employee benefit program which includes a comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hearing and prescription drug plan, voluntary life insurance, paid holidays, and paid sick days.
This position supports the management, development, philosophy, and standards of the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This position provides orientation, supervision, and residential activities of beneficiaries in a sober living setting.
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.Responsibilities: Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Enforcement of house rules and overall security of the center, including ensuring all times of day are adequately covered.
• Train, schedule and supervise Assistant Resident Manager(s).
• Give direction to the Assistant Resident Managers safeguarding and ensuring consistent adherence to all ARC house rules and policies.
• Conduct residence and program orientation for new beneficiaries that includes a facility tour and review of emergency procedures.
• Lead weekly house meetings.
• Supervise the medication call and ensuring all beneficiaries record medication in medicine log according to policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to routine questions and inquiries from beneficiaries or refer them to appropriate staff.
• Provide safe transportation for beneficiaries as needed while following all procedures for operation of motor vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies according to established procedures. Report situations to the DRS/MRS or Administrator and make written incident reports and Safe From Harm reports if necessary.
• Implement, monitor, coordinate and attend leisure time activities both in center and out (concerts, athletic events, etc.)
• Assist in resolving beneficiary problems as necessary.
• Responsible to train, schedule and supervise beneficiaries assigned to work therapy assignments such as janitorial crew, front desk or similar.
• Participate in in-service trainings and workshops to enhance professional skills.
• Conduct bed checks at appropriate times.
• Administer drug and alcohol breathalyzer or urinalysis tests to beneficiaries
• Report and document violations of center policies to Administrator and appropriate program staff.
• Complete daily reports and electronic data entries which include beneficiaries admitted, terminated and unusual or otherwise noteworthy after-hours incidents.
• Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries and refer to Chaplain/Administrator as needed.
• Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; previous managerial experience is desired. Certifications: Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive in accordance with the Salvation Army policy. Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with beneficiaries, management and staff. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional journals, reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from beneficiaries, agencies, or the community. Effectively present information to administration, beneficiaries, and public groups. Basic computer skills including but not limited to MS Office, data management, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds to be able to move equipment when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required include ability to hear voices spoken at a soft or moderate level. Travel: Less than 10% of the position time for out of town or overnight program retreat and conferences. Working Conditions: The work environment for this position is a residential institutional environment and typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. At times this position may be required to go into the warehouse or stores, where closed toe shoes with rubber soldes are required for all employees.