Safe Residential Specialist - Girls Safe House

POSITION TITLE:

Residential Specialist

DEPARTMENT:
Safe House Program – NOSH

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Program Coordinator

STATUS:
Non-Exempt

DATE:
June 2021

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT: 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Unit Mission Statement:

"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."

JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Specialist for the Safe House program, is a Full time 40 hours a week non-exempt position. The Residential Specialist performs the essential functions as indicated in this job description and is supervised by the Program Coordinator. During their assigned shift and as directed by the Program Coordinator, the Residential Specialist is responsible for the up‑keep of the facility to meet program and licensing standards.

The Safe House program at the NOSH location provides services to adolescent female residents. The Program also collaborates with other agencies and resources within its community. Services and activities are developed to support the specific needs of the youths in placement at the Safe House program. The Residential Specialist will support the goals of the Safe House program through the essential functions indicated in this Job Description.

• High school graduate.
• At least 3 years experience working with troubled or at risk youth; or 3 years experience working with clients within a residential and/or social service setting; or some combination thereof.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license.
• Valid TB clearance & Pre employment medical clearance.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN cleared.
• Meets Salvation Army standards as an authorized driver.

• Associate's degree in human services or related field; or two years college level studies in human services field and one year experience working with juveniles; or Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Completion of Professional Residential Child Care and Youth Care Certification.
• Demonstration of other certifications or trainings completed necessary for position.

• Ensure up keep of facility to meet program and licensing standards. Report any unmet conditions to the Program Manager.
• In concert with Program Manager, schedule group program activities for after school, weekends, holidays, and vacation.
• Must ensure proper supervision and monitoring of all client residents at all times during assigned work shift.
• Ensure completeness of resident files and program files.
• Maintain consistency in program miles and procedures.
• Monitor resident service contracts to see that resident and family needs are met with all agencies involved with resident during placement in facility.
• Ensure all programs and resident needs are met on a continuing basis. Reporting to Program Manager the staff’s training needs.
• Transport resident to and from school, job, and appointments in absence of Residential Assistants.
• Complete required daily reports/consultation on each resident.
• Monitor phones, visitors, workers, parents and handle emergencies and crisis calls.
• Aid Program Manager with supervision of Residential Assistants and volunteers.
• Do intake/discharge interviews. Orientate new residents/check resident's safe arrival after discharge.
• Facilitate scheduled house/group meetings/fire drills and documentation thereof.
• Serve as a crisis counselor while on duty -- on the phone or in person with youth and/or parents.
• Model behavior, including communication process, decision making, working out problems, discipline, order, organizational skills, cleanliness, respect for property or others, work and education. Maintain professional worker/resident and staff relationship and boundaries at all times.
• Supports the service…