House Coach

Worthwhile; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Thrift store perks

Job summary

Worthwhile, a non-profit in Pennsylvania, seeks a House Coach (Resident Support Staff) for The Well, a long-term residential program for survivors of human trafficking. This role provides direct care, guidance, and a trauma-informed living environment to residents as they develop independent living skills and personal goals.

Responsibilities include transportation to appointments, helping with life skills, documenting shift notes, and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• Certified Recovery Specialist or Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Associate Degree in behavioral or social sciences, social work, counseling, or related field; or an HS diploma with two years direct service/trauma experience.
• Valid driver’s license; baseline knowledge of trauma; ability to transport residents.
• Excellent time-management, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to residents.
• Transportation with company vehicle to appointments.
• Assist residents with life-skill tasks and independent living skills.
• Administer pre-counted medications for day or weekend shifts.
• Complete shift notes at end of shift; communicate issues to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Trauma-informed care

Education

Associate Degree in behavioral or social sciences / related field

HS diploma + 2 years direct service or trauma-related work

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Worthwhile is a non-profit organization committed to reaching and serving survivors of human trafficking through education and empowerment, vocational training, employment, and long-term safe housing.

General Description

The Well, a long-term residential restorative program for women 18 years and older in the tri-state area. This program offers a safe haven and care allowing women of any background a place to live where they can experience true healing.

The House Coach (Resident Support Staff) provides direct care, guidance, and supportive services to women participating in The Well, a long-term residential restorative program for survivors of human trafficking. This role is responsible for fostering a safe, structured, and trauma-informed living environment while supporting residents in developing independent living skills, achieving personal goals, and maintaining overall well-being.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide support services
• Transportation with a company vehicle to appointments
• Engage and work alongside participants to perform life skill tasks
• Administer pre-counted medications for day or weekend
• Complete shift notes at the end of shift
• Communicate to team members about issues that may arise
• Other duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a meaningful mission helping survivors of human trafficking
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Employee discounts at our Worthwhile Thrift Stores

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Required:

• Certified Recovery Specialist or Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• An Associate’ Degree in behavioral or social sciences, social work, counseling, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, a high school diploma\GED with two years of direct service experience or trauma-related work experience is also accepted.
• A valid driver's license.
• Baseline knowledge of trauma.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and empathy.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.