House Manager/Driver

New Jersey Association on Correction•Hamilton, NJ

7d•$21

About The Position

Egality Community Resource Center is located in Mercer County, NJ and assist ex-offenders with the difficult task of re-entering society. The services and programs are designed to create greater stability, self-sufficiency, and positive family/community engagement. The Egality CRC program follows protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ State Parole Board. Under the supervision and with authorization from of the Program Supervisor, the House Manager is to provide a hygienic and safe environment for staff and residents by arranging for appropriate maintenance, purchase of food, supplies and equipment, transportation, housekeeping, distribution, inventory and storage of supplies and donations.

Requirements

Supervision responsibilities include: Residential clients
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Relevant work experience with human service clients preferred.
Successfully pass Criminal, Education, Substance Use Testing and Driver Background checks conducted by the Organization and Funder
Maintain background free of infractions which may result in the termination of employment
Have access to an insured, registered vehicle preferred
Possess a valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area
Working with addictive personalities; a basic understanding of human behavior; and utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations.
Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word processing Simple accounting Spreadsheets E-mail Internet Client Tracking Software
Should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following: Ethical Behavior : Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the programs and to create new opportunities. Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters. Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Lead : Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization. Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities. Plan : Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results. Solve Problems : Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations to the direct supervisor and/or resolve the problem.

Responsibilities

TRANSPORTATIO N – when another driver is not available. Providing transportation of clients to and from interviews, employment sites appointments and other approved destinations as necessary.
Implement appropriate security procedures in the facility and vehicles.
Ensure safety of clients at all times.
Update daily travel log.
Pick-up and deliver agency related business and house maintenance supplies
Responsible for daily maintenance of program facility, property and vehicle through submitting appropriate reports and work orders.
Coordinate, supervise or perform maintenance and or housekeeping related activities whenever necessary.
Conduct regular inspections of program and property for needed services and repairs
Coordinate or perform routine maintenance and repairs of building interiors and exteriors
Coordinate or perform routine maintenance and repairs of finishing, ceilings, flooring and roofing
Verify resident housekeeping assignments are completed daily and as assigned
Ensure annual health and safety inspections are conducted in a timely fashion
Ensure accurate inventory and control of Chemicals Tools Keys
Ensuring accountability of clients are per contractor requirements
Conduct random tours of the residential facility and premises documenting time of tour, client accountability and facility concerns accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis; ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility; providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter; ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility; conducting facility searches; conducting urine monitoring; monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors.
Perform all other duties as assigned.