Program Assistant

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Program Assistant On Duty to help ensure safety, structure, and smooth operation of the program during assigned shifts while supporting beneficiaries and maintaining program standards.

You will perform rounds, monitor activities, assist with orientation, lead meetings, process intakes, oversee medication procedures, and document incidents. Training is provided and a supportive team environment is offered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment within the facility
• Monitor beneficiary activity, movement, and adherence to program rules and schedules
• Conduct facility rounds, bed checks, and building walkthroughs
• Respond to incidents and complete required reports and documentation
• Assist with beneficiary orientation, guidance, and general support
• Lead house meetings and communicate program expectations and updates
• Support intake processes, including assessments when needed
• Oversee medication call procedures and ensure proper documentation
• Administer required testing (e.g., breathalyzer or urinalysis) as needed
• Supervise beneficiaries assigned to work therapy tasks and provide guidance
• Provide transportation for beneficiaries when assigned, following safety guidelines
• Complete daily reports and accurately document program activities and incidents
• Support recreational and program activities when scheduled

Job description

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Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays as needed

Insurance & Financial

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)

Paid Time Off

• Personal days
• Floating holidays

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, your work helps support individuals on their journey to recovery. As a Program Assistant On Duty, you will help ensure the safety, structure, and smooth operation of the program during assigned shifts while supporting beneficiaries and maintaining program standards.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment within the facility
• Monitor beneficiary activity, movement, and adherence to program rules and schedules
• Conduct facility rounds, bed checks, and building walkthroughs
• Respond to incidents and complete required reports and documentation
• Assist with beneficiary orientation, guidance, and general support
• Lead house meetings and communicate program expectations and updates
• Support intake processes, including assessments when needed
• Oversee medication call procedures and ensure proper documentation
• Administer required testing (e.g., breathalyzer or urinalysis) as needed
• Supervise beneficiaries assigned to work therapy tasks and provide guidance
• Provide transportation for beneficiaries when assigned, following safety guidelines
• Complete daily reports and accurately document program activities and incidents
• Support recreational and program activities when scheduled

Training Provided

• Paid training on program policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Ongoing coaching and support from leadership
• Opportunity to build experience in human services and program operations

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports recovery and community impact
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits

Program Assistant On Duty

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $12.50-$18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time- 40hrs/weekly

Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays as needed

Benefits:

Insurance & Financial

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Prescription drug plan
• Voluntary life insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)

Paid Time Off

• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Paid sick days
• Personal days
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, your work helps support individuals on their journey to recovery. As a Program Assistant On Duty, you will help ensure the safety, structure, and smooth operation of the program during assigned shifts while supporting beneficiaries and maintaining program standards.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment within the facility
• Monitor beneficiary activity, movement, and adherence to program rules and schedules
• Conduct facility rounds, bed checks, and building walkthroughs
• Respond to incidents and complete required reports and documentation
• Assist with beneficiary orientation, guidance, and general support
• Lead house meetings and communicate program expectations and updates
• Support intake processes, including assessments when needed
• Oversee medication call procedures and ensure proper documentation
• Administer required testing (e.g., breathalyzer or urinalysis) as needed
• Supervise beneficiaries assigned to work therapy tasks and provide guidance
• Provide transportation for beneficiaries when assigned, following safety guidelines
• Complete daily reports and accurately document program activities and incidents
• Support recreational and program activities when scheduled

Training Provided

• Paid training on program policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Ongoing coaching and support from leadership
• Opportunity to build experience in human services and program operations

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports recovery and community impact
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits

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.