Recovery Program Assistant: Safety & Client Support

The Salvation Army Southern California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Golden State Division The Way Out Joseph McFee Center in San Francisco, CA seeks a Program Assistant to maintain safety and support clients in an extended recovery program. The role documents daily activities and performs essential administrative tasks to support operations.

Responsibilities include observing entry/exit, incident reporting, medication observation, admissions coordination, and maintaining a secure, non-discriminatory environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe all persons entering and exiting the building.
• Document, inform, and report all incidents and daily activities that occur during shift.
• Maintain safety, integrity, and security of the extended recovery program.
• Assist in administering urine analysis testing and breath alcohol testing for clients.
• Assist with admissions and exits of clients as directed by the Program Director.
• Assist with sanitization of program high-touch surfaces to maintain a healthy facility.
• Provide verbal and written communication for Spanish-speaking participants (if bilingual).
• Enforce house rules, procedures, and protocols for clients.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Discretion with confidential info

Trauma-informed awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid / CPR certification

Tuberculosis clearance

CA Driver's License (Preferred)

Experience with substance abuse/mental illness challenges

Tools

Modern Office Equipment

Job description

The Salvation Army Golden State Division The Way Out Joseph McFee Center in San Francisco, CA seeks a Program Assistant to maintain safety and support clients in an extended recovery program. The role documents daily activities and performs essential administrative tasks to support operations.

Responsibilities include observing entry/exit, incident reporting, medication observation, admissions coordination, and maintaining a secure, non-discriminatory environment.