What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Lead Resident Manager position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Job Objective:
The Lead Residence Manager is responsible to ensure the integrity of the program, philosophy and
standards of an effective rehabilitation program are maintained. This includes supervision and
coordination of residential staff and beneficiaries.
Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be
assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.
- Enforcement of house rules and overall security of the center. Ensure all times are adequately covered.
- Train, schedule and supervise Residence Manager(s).
- Give direction to the Residence Managers safeguarding and ensuring consistent adherence to
all ARC house rules and policies.
- Conduct residence and program orientation for new beneficiaries that includes a facility tour
and review of emergency procedures.
- Lead weekly House Meetings.
- Supervise the medication call. Ensuring beneficiaries record medication in medicine log,
according to policies and procedures.
- Respond appropriately to routine questions and inquiries from beneficiaries or refer them to
appropriate staff.
- Provide safe transportation for beneficiaries as need/assigned being sure to follow all
procedures for operation of motor vehicles.
- Respond to emergencies according to established procedures. Report situations to the
DRS/MRS or Administrator and make written incident reports and Safe From Harm reports if
necessary.
- Implement, monitor, coordinate and attend leisure time activities both in center and out
(concerts, athletic events, etc.)
- Assist in resolving beneficiary problems as necessary.
- Responsible to train, schedule and supervise beneficiaries assigned to work therapy
assignments such as janitorial crew, front desk or similar.
- Participate in in-service trainings and workshops to enhance professional skills.
- Conduct bed checks at appropriate times.
- Administer drug and alcohol breathalyzer or urinalysis tests to beneficiaries
- Report and document violations of center policies to Administrator and appropriate Program Staff.
- Complete daily reports and electronic data entries which include beneficiaries admitted,
terminated and unusual or otherwise noteworthy after-hours incidents.
- Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries and refer to Chaplain/Administrator as needed.
- Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
- Other duties as assigned.
o "The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
