Life Skills Coach - Recovery Program

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Wichita, KS

6d

About The Position

This position provides support, guidance, training, and supervision to the clients in the Recovery Home in their journey to learn appropriate life skills to be successful in independent living. Essential Functions: Provides skills training to the clients in the Recovery Home to prepare them to live successful independent lives. Training areas include but are not limited to: Meal planning and preparation Safety and sanitation Food and household purchasing Laundry and clothing care Proper cleaning techniques Banking (checking and saving) Personal hygiene Community Services Recreation Health Resources Basic computer skills Information and referrals Assures the Recovery Home policies and procedures are followed. Provides Breathalyzer and Urinalysis testing as necessary. Completes all required documentation in client files, HMIS, Logbooks, and agency forms. Attends staff meetings and training as requested. Takes clients into the community for shopping, recreation, and educational experiences, following all Safe From Harm Guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Two years’ experience providing supportive service to similar population preferred
• Certifications/Licenses: Food Handler certification with 30 days of hire
• Minimum two years’ continuous sobriety
• Support of Salvation Army Mission Statement, policies and procedures
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in crisis situations
• Ability to have positive affect through communications with a diverse population
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision and work effectively as a part of the Social Services team
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate professional boundaries, attitude and conduct.
• Ability to provide consistency and structure for shelter program participants
• Competent in use of computer and possess the ability to learn related software as required
• Audio and visual acuity needed for the supervision of clients and security system
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information, including HIPPA requirements
• Assist with client transportation as needed
• Capacity to treat all individuals with dignity and respect
• Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army on Salvation Army business including a 12-passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Provides skills training to the clients in the Recovery Home to prepare them to live successful independent lives. Training areas include but are not limited to: Meal planning and preparation, Safety and sanitation, Food and household purchasing, Laundry and clothing care, Proper cleaning techniques, Banking (checking and saving), Personal hygiene, Community Services, Recreation, Health Resources, Basic computer skills, Information and referrals
• Assures the Recovery Home policies and procedures are followed.
• Provides Breathalyzer and Urinalysis testing as necessary.
• Completes all required documentation in client files, HMIS, Logbooks, and agency forms.
• Attends staff meetings and training as requested.
• Takes clients into the community for shopping, recreation, and educational experiences, following all Safe From Harm Guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees