Case Aide (4305)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This is position is responsible for: Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential substance abuse treatment environment; performs crisis intervention counseling when needed; works with individuals and groups to develop life management skills; facilitates an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization; reports pertinent information to the Director of Social Services. Key Responsibilities: Prepares and distributes meal tickets, laundry tokens, towels, linens, clothing, and personal hygiene items; maintains accurate records of items dispensed; collects and inventories all dirty towels and sheets from clients; observes clients for safety, health and risk potentials Inputs client and program records into HMIS system. Conducts discharge of clients according to program procedures. Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation; ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of program environment; ensures clients maintain appropriate attire and personal hygiene; observes clients for safety, health and risk potentials. Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis tests to program clients; administers sexual offender checks as needed Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action. Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• One year experience performing security or social service work preferred, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively
• Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations
• Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles
• Conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Responsibilities

• Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential substance abuse treatment environment
• Performs crisis intervention counseling when needed
• Works with individuals and groups to develop life management skills
• Facilitates an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization
• Reports pertinent information to the Director of Social Services
• Prepares and distributes meal tickets, laundry tokens, towels, linens, clothing, and personal hygiene items
• Maintains accurate records of items dispensed
• Collects and inventories all dirty towels and sheets from clients
• Observes clients for safety, health and risk potentials
• Inputs client and program records into HMIS system
• Conducts discharge of clients according to program procedures
• Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation
• Ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of program environment
• Ensures clients maintain appropriate attire and personal hygiene
• Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis tests to program clients
• Administers sexual offender checks as needed

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED