Life Skills Coach - Recovery Program

Job Objective

This position provides support, guidance, training, and supervision to the clients in the Recovery Home in their journey to learn appropriate life skills to be successful in independent living.

• Meal planning and preparation
• Safety and sanitation
• Food and household purchasing
• Laundry and clothing care
• Proper cleaning techniques
• Banking (checking and saving)
• Personal hygiene
• Community Services
• Recreation
• Health Resources
• Basic computer skills
• Information and referrals
• Assures the Recovery Home policies and procedures are followed.
• Provides Breathalyzer and Urinalysis testing as necessary.
• Completes all required documentation in client files, HMIS, Logbooks, and agency forms.
• Attends staff meetings and training as requested.
• Takes clients into the community for shopping, recreation, and educational experiences following all Safe From Harm Guidelines.

Education
:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience
:
Two years’ experience providing supportive service to similar population preferred

Certifications/Licenses
:
Food Handler certification with 30 days of hire

• Minimum two years’ continuous sobriety
• Support of Salvation Army Mission Statement, policies and procedures
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in crisis situations
• Ability to have positive affect through communications with a diverse population
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision and work effectively as a part of the Social Services team
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate professional boundaries, attitude and conduct
• Ability to provide consistency and structure for shelter program participants
• Competent in use of computer and possess the ability to learn related software as required
• Audio and visual acuity needed for the supervision of clients and security system
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information, including HIPAA requirements
• Assist with client transportation as needed
• Capacity to treat all individuals with dignity and respect

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Employee must have the ability to sustain physical activity both inside and outside for extended periods of time. Work requires ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

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Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army vehicle on Salvation Army business including a 12-passenger van.

The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a medium to high noise level. Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance use and mental health issues.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.