The Salvation Army Lighthouse Recovery Center - Residential Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•, GU

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this class are responsible for the care of clients with substance use disorder living in a residential treatment center or as an outpatient basis during assigned shifts (regular, swing and/or graveyard shifts). The Salvation Army Lighthouse Recovery Center is committed to helping individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who have a problematic substance use by providing a drug-free and supportive living and learning environment, encouraging spiritual growth and strengthening life skills necessary in their transition to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Requirements

Knowledge or ability to learn the signs of substance use.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in detail.
Ability to work effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
High school or General Education diploma.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be responsible, with good anger management skills, and be able to handle spontaneous situations capably.
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbal and in writing, with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience preferred.
Training and experience in recovery from substance use disorder desired.
Should have general knowledge of island social services and be able to assist with applications.

Responsibilities

Administer urinalysis or oral swap drug test to adult female clients.
Ensures the safety and security of residents and personnel utilizing the building after normal working hours.
Performs a variety of sub-professional tasks such as taking temperature, checking blood pressure, and monitoring medications and simple treatments.
When required may transport and escort clients to their appointments and errands.
Serves as a socializing agent, both in individual and group contacts with clients.
Observes and reports clients’ behavior, and client-staff interactions.
Assists in the maintenance of a safe, orderly and therapeutic environment.
Ensures that residents and personnel utilizing the building behave according to rules, policies, and guidelines set by management.
Respond to the needs of the clients.
Supports and works with Disaster Response Programs and directed by the Director of Emergency Disaster Services, or Corps Officers and is a member of the Disaster Response Team.
May be assigned tasks and responsibilities at or for any Salvation Army unit on Guam or Micronesia.
Must maintain a lifestyle of sobriety from illicit drugs.