Job Opening

Job description

Residential Care Coach

General Description:

 Looking for ministry minded team players with a desire to work in a residential setting partnering with women in stabilization, growth and transformation. Residential experience is preferred. Experience working with those in recovery is preferred. Confidentiality is a must. 

Residential Care Coach is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and coordinating program activities to meet the needs of program residents. She workso in a collaborative environment to provide the optimal continuum of care for each resident. This is not a medical facility. CNA/GNA and Med Tech not required.

Holidays are required

Starting at $17 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities vary across shifts:

House Management

• Maintain order and safety for all women, volunteers, staff, and visitors
• Maintain the cleaning and running of the house: check that Residents are completing daily household tasks and weekly chores.
• Supervise Residents in meal preparation
• Add maintenance issues to list.

Resident Care responsibilities differ across shifts

• Uphold the policies, procedures, and core values, of the program.
• Implement daily schedules.
• Review and practice program policies and expectations consistently with residents.
• Administer and document prescribed, and OTC medication use of participants.
• Coordinate activities and model behaviors that encourage personal wellness.
• Maintain healthy relational boundaries with residents and staff.
• Drive residents to activities and events using provided vehicle

Communication

• Complete Shift Notes at the end of work shift.
• Maintain daily communication with Program Director concerning scheduling and events
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships.
• Report and document any resident or staff incidents, conflicts, or emergencies.
• Provide progress updates to Program Director and On-Staff Case Manager upon request.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in behavioral or social sciences, social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy or a related field, or a high school diploma or GED with two years of direct service experience or trauma-related service provision.
• Experience working with those in recovery
• Knowledge of/experience with trauma-informed care and/or residential services to women.
• Experience with problem–solving, conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Proficient in computer use and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Competent in professional reporting and communication
• Background checks, fingerprinting and random drug testing required
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required

Required Competencies

• Reliable
• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Team-oriented
• Professional
• Resilient
• Tolerance for stressful situations
• Healthy boundaries
• Servant leader

Physical requirements

• Must have the ability to use techniques to get oneself out of a potentially violent situation
• Must have the ability to physically climb stairs and walk without assistance
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Will be required to drive residents to events using our mini van

Please submit resume to julie@harriettshouse.org

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Reliable Transportation, CPR, First Aid all Required