Recovery Housing Program Assistant – Swing Shift

Main Salvation Army; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Program Assistant for Wells Place in San Francisco to support clients, maintain safety, and perform administrative tasks during swing/graveyard shifts. The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and a compassionate, policy-driven approach.

The position requires a high school diploma and is posted as full-time in San Francisco, CA. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, with CPR/First Aid and TB clearances anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, or other barriers to self-sufficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• CA Driver's License (Preferred).
• First Aid and CPR certification (within 7 days).
• Tuberculosis clearance (within 14 days).
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred).

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 environment for clients.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Be punctual, flexible, and reliable.
• Answer the main facility telephone and direct calls as appropriate.
• Facilitate medication observation according to policy and procedure.
• Support searches for contraband.
• Ensure clients are dressed appropriately and in permitted areas.
• Enforce house rules and protocols for clients.
• Distribute sorted client mail.
• Conduct regular security and wellness checks.
• Assist in urine and breathalyzer testing.
• Adhere to privacy protocols for client samples.
• Assist in emergency responses and drills.
• Respond to unusual incidents and notify stakeholders.
• Assist admissions/exits under Program Director.
• Maintain direction within changing project scope.
• Assist with sanitization of high-touch surfaces.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Microsoft Office

Integrity

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Driver's License (Preferred)

First Aid and CPR certification

Tuberculosis clearance

Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Program Assistant for Wells Place in San Francisco to support clients, maintain safety, and perform administrative tasks during swing/graveyard shifts. The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and a compassionate, policy-driven approach.

The position requires a high school diploma and is posted as full-time in San Francisco, CA. Bilingual Spanish is preferred, with CPR/First Aid and TB clearances anticipated.