Girls Safe - Residential Relief - On Call

Girls Safe House
- Residential Relief Staff
- On Call

Job Category: Social Services

Requisition Number: MAUIS
004077

• Posted :
  August 31, 2021
• Part-Time

Family Intervention Services
1786 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720

Residential Relief Staff

Safe Houses

Program Manager

On Call, Non Exempt

April 1, 2021

The Residential Relief Staff for the Safe House Programs is an On‑Call position. Work hours and schedule are assigned based on availability and current staffing needs. The staff performs essential functions as described below and reports to the Program Manager.

• High school graduate.
• At least one year of experience working with troubled or at‑risk youth.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License.
• Valid TB Clearance.
• Pre‑Employment Medical Clearances.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• DHS, FBI/Criminal History, CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances.
• MVR records check that meets Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army.

• Maintain up‑keep of facility to meet program and licensing standards; report any unmet conditions to Program Manager.
• Ensure completeness of resident files and program files.
• Maintain consistency in program rules and procedures.
• Ensure all program and resident needs are met on a continuing basis.
• Transport residents to and from school, work, and/or scheduled appointments and recreational outings.
• Participate in informal group sessions with residents.
• Implement chore system for residents and monitor for completeness.
• Provide backup support during emergencies at the program, including safe restraints as needed.
• Assist in planning and implementing group recreational activities and outings.
• Complete required daily reports/consultation on each resident.
• Monitor phones, visitors, workers, parents, and handle emergencies and crisis calls.
• Serve as a crisis counselor while on duty – on the phone or in person with youth and/or parents.
• Model professional behavior, including communication, decision making, problem solving, discipline, organization, cleanliness, respect for property, and work toward education.
• Maintain all required documentation relating to the resident.
• Participate in public information campaign and represent the agency in the community.
• Attend meetings, workshops, retreats, conferences, and growth groups as scheduled or required.
• Handle grocery shopping and menu planning for the Safe House; supervise residents in meal preparation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Willingness to accept and implement the Salvation Army philosophy.
• Good judgment, dependability, initiative, firmness, caring, organization, high energy level, and ability to work under stress and change without verbal or active expression.

• Work under stressful conditions.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact.
• Relate to a wide range of people and situations including youth, parents, agency workers, police, school personnel, etc.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.
• Respond to crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Complete projects on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye–hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25–50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane. Duties may require safe restraints or handling residents involved in physical confrontations.

The position requires talking to co‑workers, clients, vendors; written communication to and from co‑workers, clients, vendors; use of telephones; responding to written or verbal requests; training and giving verbal and written instructions; receiving verbal and written instructions; writing and composing…