FT Recovery Support Staff for Women

Washington City Mission; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington City Mission is looking for a full-time Recovery Support Staff member for women in Washington, PA. The role involves fostering independence among residents, upholding safety standards, and serving as a role model.

Qualified candidates must be committed Christians, preferably with an associate's or bachelor's degree, and experience working with individuals in recovery. Responsibilities include supporting head managers, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in ministry activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a GED; associate's degree preferred.
• Experience with individuals in recovery, especially dual diagnosed.
• Strong ethical standards and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Foster growth towards independence for residents.
• Maintain safe and clean living environments.
• Provide direct support to Head Shift Managers.
• Conduct house rounds and check rooms.
• Administer medication and random urine tests.

Skills

Commitment to ministry

Trustworthy and professional

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactive problem solver

Computer skills

Current driver’s license

Education

GED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position: FT Recovery Support Staff for Women

Location: Washington, PA

Job Id: 324

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Reporting to the RSS Coordinator, the Recovery Support Staff member is responsible for fostering and facilitating growth toward independence of residents of the City Mission. Shift Managers develop a sense of community among residents as members living in the houses. The Shift Manager serves as a positive role model to residents, enforces the rules and regulations of the City Mission, and provides a safe environment for the residents to reside in.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, the organizational culture and core values of Christ-centered teamwork, outreach, and assistance to the homeless.
• Help to maintain healthy, clean, safe, and secure living environments by following and enforcing City Mission standards and procedures.
• Provides direct support to Head Shift Managers
• Roll Call Devotions
• Hand out Medication
• Completing house rounds which consist of checking rooms, common areas, and the grounds
• Check Sign in Sheet
• Administer Random Urines
• Complete Maintenance Request
• Check Meeting Slips
• Collect Resident Passes
• Retrieve Resident Mail
• Monitor Camera
• Answer Door
• Check Safety of House

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Committed Christian with a heart for the homeless and a desire to share the ministry of CM with others
• Highly ethical, trustworthy, and professional
• Organized with good analytical and decision‑making abilities
• Team player, active participant in CM ministry
• Levelheaded, purposeful in reactions, proactive in problem‑solving.
• Computer skills, to complete intakes, update items in our system
• Complete shift reports, and fill out the logbook
• Current driver’s license, with ability to drive at night

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Applicant must have GED, but would strongly suggest an associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree
• Strongly suggested that applicants have worked with individuals in Recovery who typically are dual diagnosed.
• Any equivalent combination of the above

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS

Climbing stairs – at least 3 flights of stairs

Must be able to walk at least one city block three times in an eight hour shift

Varied work schedules include evening and weekend hours.

REQUIREMENTS

The City Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non‑profit, Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ‑centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and “ending homelessness one life at a time”. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of City Mission.
• Subscribe to City Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to the City Mission Employee Handbook.

[phone]

84 W. Wheeling Street

Washington, PA 15301