The Salvation Army Southern California · 1 month ago
Program Assistant
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Salvation Army Southern California is dedicated to providing a safe environment for clients in recovery. The Program Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and security while documenting daily activities and supporting the overall operations of the recovery program.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Perform all duties according to policy and procedure and our philosophy of care
Ensure all program participants breathalyze when entering the program facility
Ensure accurate documentation of participant entry and exits from the facility
Monitor participant work, school, and pass schedules and reconcile schedules with participant entry/exit log
Report all rule violations to case managers
Document, inform, and report all incidents and daily activities that occur during shift
Stay engaged and responsive to maintain a safe, secure, responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment for clients
Maintain appropriate, professional, and ethical boundaries always with clients
Be punctual, flexible, and reliable
Answer the main facility telephone, take messages, and/or direct callers as appropriate
Facilitate medication observation according to policy and procedure
As directed or when reasonable suspicion exists, support searches in the residence for contraband including alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and various other non-permitted items
Ensure clients are dressed appropriately while moving through the facility, are not in restricted areas, and are wearing their identification badge and colored lanyard
Observe and report violations of house rules and procedures
Distribute sorted client mail as outlined in procedure
Perform regular and regular security and wellness checks throughout the facility and throughout the shift
Administer urine analysis testing and breath alcohol testing for clients
Adhere to privacy and integrity protocols of clients and their sample(s)
Assist in emergency disaster responses, emergency drills, and actual emergencies at the extended recovery facility
Respond to any emergency by calling appropriate first responders (police, fire department, ambulance, etc.) and notifying the Program Director and Program Manager
Respond to calls for assistance from other departments of the Center to prevent interference or disruption to operations
Assist in the admissions and exits of clients as directed by the Program Director or Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Written and Verbal command of the English language
First Aid and CPR certification (within first 14 days of employment – company provided)
Food handling certification (within first 14 days of employment – company provided)
Overdose prevention certification (within first 14 days of employment – company provided)
Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Modern Office Equipment
Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task with follow-through
Culturally competent and able to work with a highly diverse population
Preferred
Valid CA Driver License and completion of organization's driver safety training within introductory period
Experience and ability working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma informed environment
Company
The Salvation Army Southern California
The Salvation Army is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. It is a sub-organization of The Salvation Army International.
Founded in 1865
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
2019-09-23Grant· $0.02M
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