Residential Coordinator - Overnight

Elijah Rising•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elijah Rising is a Christian non-profit organization that provides safety through Prayer, Awareness, Intervention, and Restoration for victims of sex trafficking. Elijah Rising's Restoration program serves survivors through residential care in a therapeutic setting. Centered around the eight dimensions of wellness, Elijah Rising provides safe housing, food, utilities, clothing, personal supplies, access to medical and dental care, professional therapy, life skills training, emotional skills, occupational resources, job skills, case management, spiritual care, and transportation 24/7/365. The Overnight Residential Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment throughout the evening for residents of the Restoration program. This role provides a stabilizing presence throughout the evening and early morning hours to increase felt safety and security. The Overnight Residential Coordinator collaborates with the Daytime Residential Coordinators, Care Team, and Program Manager to provide the optimal level of care for each resident.

Requirements

Must have communication, writing, and language skills
Must be extremely detail-oriented
Must have strong time-management skills
Must be interested in psychology and open to learning new therapeutic techniques
Must have emotional intelligence, discernment, and interpersonal skills
Must be CPR/AED certified
Excellent computer skills are needed
Able to create spreadsheets, graphs, presentations, and other documents
Must be able to manage time efficiently to meet expected weekly deadlines
Able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and general business periodicals
Able to write reports, presentations, blogs, and essays, as needed
Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios in proportion to practical situations
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must have reliable transportation
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance
Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van
Must be able to drive on the highway for long distances (2 hours+)
Must successfully pass background checks and random drug testing during employment
Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, and drive
Vision requirements include close vision, far-range vision, and the ability to focus
Hearing requirements include the ability to hear a normal conversation in normal ranges and the ability to be in moderate to loud environments for extended periods of time
Occasionally required to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs
Occasionally required to climb stairs, bend or stoop, kneel or crouch
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
One or more years of experience working in trauma care preferred
DUE TO DRIVING REQUIREMENTS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE, ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE UPON START DATE TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT

Responsibilities

Maintain order and safety for all residents, volunteers, staff, and visitors
Maintain the cleaning of the home, ensure that residents are completing daily household tasks and weekly chores
Supervise and participate in meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation while remaining within the allotted budget parameters
Track household supplies and replenish when needed
Monitor disbursements for stipends and activities
Provide maintenance issues to the Residential Manager
Act as a mediator between residents when conflict arises
Uphold the policies, procedures, and core values of the program
Implement daily schedules and confirm transportation requirements for residents based on the individual service plans created by the Residential Manager, engaging staff and volunteers as needed
Prepare Welcome Kits for new residents and complete other orientation processes with them, including property searches, drug screens, and intake paperwork
Review and practice program policies and expectations regularly with residents
Conduct drug testing and room searches as needed
Oversee medication disbursement and complete medication logs daily, including any medication changes
Support residents with needs such as filling and pickup of prescription refills
Explore and organize resident outings while maintaining adherence to the allotted budget and schedule
Model behaviors that encourage personal wellness
Maintain healthy boundaries with residents and staff
Facilitates and oversees group activities, prayer, and curriculum work, as needed
Transports and accompanies residents to appointments, reporting comprehensive post-visit summaries
Enters all documentation and notes into the appropriate software daily to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Leads and guides Bible studies, devotionals, and prayer and worship times as needed