Program Assistant, Clean & Sober Shelter

The Salvation Army; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Assistant to ensure a safe and supportive environment for clients in recovery. This role involves maintaining safety protocols, documenting activities, and engaging with clients to foster a secure and inclusive atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to handle sensitive information, and a commitment to working with diverse populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance abuse and mental health issues.
• High school diploma required; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of the recovery program environment.
• Document daily activities and incidents during shifts.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Culturally competent

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CA Driver's License

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Modern Office Equipment

Relevant Software

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Program Assistant assists in providing our clients with a safe environment so they can begin addressing aspects of their lives in a peaceful setting. The Program Assistant is a frontline worker responsible for maintaining the safety, integrity, and security of the extended recovery program. The Program Assistant documents all daily activities and carries out administrative functions to support the program and its overall operations.

*Please note that role is not set to begin until June 2025*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties according to policy and procedure and our philosophy of care
• Observe all persons entering and exiting the building
• 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
• 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 badges and colored lanyard
• Enforce house rules, procedures, and protocols for clients
• Distribute sorted client mail as outlined in the procedure
• Perform regular and regular security and wellness checks throughout the facility and throughout the shift
• Assist in administering urine analysis testing and breath alcohol testing for clients
• Adhere to privacy and integrity protocols of clients
• Assist in emergency disaster responses, emergency drills, and actual emergencies at the extended recovery facility
• Respond to all unusual incidents with notification to all stakeholders
• 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
• Maintain overall direction and structured priorities within a frequently changing project scope
• Assist with sanitization of program high-touch surfaces to maintain a healthy and safety program facility
• Program Assistants who are bilingual in Spanish will be responsible for verbal and written communication for Spanish-speaking participants, for which a bilingual premium would apply
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• CA Driver's License (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certification (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
• As required, Tuberculosis clearance (within first fourteen days of employment, company provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• 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
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

EQUIPMENT USED:

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications Education

Required

High School or Equivalent

Experience

Preferred

Experience and ability to work successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

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