Resident Coorinator

4 months ago


Escondido, United States Interfaith Community Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

SHIFT: SUNDAY-THURSDAY 11:30AM-8PM


WHAT YOU WILL DO: This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living environment for clients of Interfaith’s Family Shelter Program. Working alongside a comprehensive team of skilled professionals, the Resident Coordinator engages with case managers and clinical therapist, and shelter team to get the family back to self-sufficiency.

  • Maintain a safe and secure living environment for clients (drug, alcohol, violence free)
  • Acclimate new clients to their living arrangements; assist with client intakes and exits
  • Educate clients of all program policies and procedures; enforce program policies and procedures
  • Monitor client affairs and help to resolve any issue that may arise
  • Promptly notify supervisor (as well as other appropriate staff) of any problematic client behaviors, compliance issues, or any other problems that arise
  • Assign chores to clients; oversee completion of chores and ensure safety standards are maintained at all times
  • Assess for any drug/alcohol consumption and inform appropriate staff immediately
  • Review log book daily and update next shift of any notable issues
  • Accurately record all emergency, disciplinary, and other events that occur during scheduled shift
  • Immediately report medical emergencies to the appropriate agencies/organizations; administer First Aid/CPR and follow agency protocol and standard procedures in emergency situations
  • Perform wellness checks on residents as needed or required
  • Participate in all staff meetings and trainings
  • Work with other Resident Coordinators to maintain cohesiveness of community
  • Ensure that properties meet standards to pass Federal, State and Local inspections
  • Coordinate utilities checks, fire drills and other checks/repairs as needed or required to maintain facility compliance with Federal, State and Local inspections
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements:

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

  • Knowledge of alcohol and other drug recovery field preferred
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and homeless populations preferred
  • Experience working with families (both conventional and unconventional)
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred