Resident Monitor

As a Recovery Home Program Monitor, your kindness, patience, and unwavering support will create a foundation of comfort and hope for those battling addiction.

Job Objective: The Resident Monitor provides basic care and supervision to the clients in the Recovery Home and assures that they have the supplies they need. This position lives on site and is on call for emergencies from 11PM to 8AM to assure safety and well-being.

Essential Functions:

• Resides full time at The Salvation Army Recovery Home, Wichita, KS
• Assures the Recovery Home policies and procedures are followed
• Cleans and makes ready empty rooms for new clients as rooms open
• Distributes supplies to each client as needed
• Runs monthly fire drills and enforces the safety plan ass needed (tornado, power outage, etc.)
• Sets the chore detail list each day
• Assists with meal preparation and service as necessary: teaches clients how to pack lunches, clean up after meals, food storage, and sets out breakfast
• Provides Breathalyzer and Urinalysis testing as necessary
• Completes all required documentation in client files, HMIS, Logbooks, and agency forms.
• Attends staff meetings and training as requested
• Assists in maintaining overall appearance and cleanliness and safe conditions in the Recovery home. Reports all Maintenance and property concerns to management

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: Two years' experience providing supportive service to similar population preferred

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Support of Salvation Army Mission Statement, policies and procedures
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in crisis situations
• Ability to have positive affect through communications with a diverse population
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision and work effectively as a part of the Housing Services team
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate professional boundaries, attitude and conduct
• Ability to provide consistency and structure for shelter program participants
• Competent in use of computer and possess the ability to learn related software as required
• Audio and visual acuity needed for the supervision of clients and security system
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information, including HIPPA requirements
• Assist with client transportation as needed
• Capacity to treat all individuals with dignity and respect

Physical Requirements: Employee must have the ability to sustain physical activity both inside and outside for extended periods of time. Work requires ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Local travel may occur daily

Driving: Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a medium to high noise level. Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance use and mental health issues.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.