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
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