Life Skills Coach - Recovery Program

Job Description

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

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.

Part Time Position 25 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred