What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Coach - Recovery Program position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Job Objective: 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
- Facilitates recovery and mediation groups as directed
- Facilitates AA and NA meetings
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Skills/Abilities:
- 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
Supervision: None
Physical Requirements: Employee must have the ability to sustain physical activity both inside and outside for extended periods of time. Work requires ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel: None
Driving: 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.
Working Conditions: The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a medium to high noise level. Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance use and mental health issues.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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.
