Residential Specialist - Maui Safe

Residential Specialist - Maui Safe House - Full time

The Salvation Army Southern California

Position Title:

Residential Specialist

Department:
Safe House Program – Maui

Responsible To:
Program Manager

Status:
Non-Exempt

Date:
Sept 2024

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

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.

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

The Residential Specialist for the Safe House program is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑a‑week non‑exempt position. The Residential Specialist performs the essential functions indicated in this job description and is supervised by the Program Manager or Coordinator. During their assigned shift and as directed, the Residential Specialist is responsible for the upkeep of the facility to meet program and licensing standards. The Safe House program at the Maui location provides services to adolescent males, and will provide its residents with a continuum of services and activities while in placement at the Safe House program.

The Residential Specialist supports the goals of the Safe House program through the essential functions indicated below.

• High school graduate.
• At least 3 years of experience working with troubled or at‑risk youth; or 3 years of experience working with clients in a residential and/or social service setting; or a combination of both.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
• Valid TB clearance & pre‑employment medical clearance.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• DHS/FBI criminal history & CAN cleared.
• Passes and meets the Salvation Army background clearance requirements and standards as an authorized driver.

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field; or two years of college‑level studies in human services and one year of 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 the position.

• Ensure upkeep of facility to meet program and licensing standards. Report any unmet conditions to the Program Manager.
• In concert with the Program Manager, schedule group program activities for after‑school, weekends, holidays, and vacation.
• 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 procedures.
• Monitor resident service contracts to ensure the resident and family needs are met with all agencies involved during placement.
• Report to the Program Manager the staff’s training needs.
• Transport resident to and from school, job, and appointments.
• Complete required daily reports/consultations on each resident.
• Monitor phones, visitors, workers, parents and handle emergencies and crisis calls.
• Aid Program Manager with supervision of Residential Assistants and volunteers.
• Conduct intake/discharge interviews. Verify new residents’ safety upon arrival and 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 appropriate behavior, including communication, decision making, problem solving, discipline, order, organization, cleanliness, respect for property, and work/education. Maintain a professional worker‑resident and staff relationship and boundaries at all times.
• Support the service plan provision for resident clients developed and established by the Program Manager.
• Participate in individual, group, and family counseling sessions when appropriate, upon…