Support Staff

The Salvation Army Southern California; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a full-time Support Staff member to supervise the residential living environment and support continuum clients under the Clinical Support Services Supervisor. The role may include overnight supervision and back-up to Detox staff in emergencies.

Responsibilities include coordinating client appointments, providing program orientation, and assisting with crisis management while maintaining knowledge of Programs Policy and Procedures.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent required; AA degree preferred
• At least one year experience with substance abuse treatment clients or social services
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a current driver’s license
• Able to relate well with substance abuse clients

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety and security of the residential living environment
• Coordinate clients' community appointments and monitor attendance
• Provide program orientation to new admissions
• Coordinate room assignments and kitchen crew schedules
• Provide daily client services such as educational sessions and group activities
• Assist with crisis management and related case management as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Social services

Education

GED or equivalent

AA degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Job description

ATS is seeking to fill a full-time Support Staff position (38 hours/wk). Under the supervision of the Clinical Support Services Supervisor, the Support Staff is responsible for the supervision, security and physical condition of the residential living environment and support of ATS continuum clients. May be responsible for overnight supervision of the residential clients and as needed, provides “back-up” to Detox staff for unusual admissions, crisis situation, or any on-going emergency assistance that Detox staff may encounter. Coordinates residential clients’ community appointments and monitors client program services attendance and behavior. Provides newly admitted residential clients with program orientation sessions. Coordinates client room assignments and kitchen crew work schedules and assists clients with crisis management and related case management issues. As needed, provides daily client services such as client educational sessions, group recreational outings, etc. Must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the current Programs Policy and Procedures.

A minimum of a GED or equivalent required, and prefer an AA degree. Prefer at least one-year experience working with substance abuse treatment clients or clients needing other social services. Must be able to be both supportive of and relate will with substance abuse clients. Needs effective written and verbal communications skills. Prefer word processing/computer experience. Must have a current driver’s license.