Resident Coordinator

Interfaith Community ServicesEscondido, CA, US

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Job Description

Description :

About Interfaith Community Services :

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do :

In the Resident Coordinator role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living environment for participants in a residential substance use disorder treatment program. This position will work alongside a comprehensive team of skilled professionals. The Resident Coordinator provides support to substance use disorder counselors and behavioral health clinicians to ensure proper supervision throughout each shift.

Maintains a safe and secure living environment for participants (drug, alcohol, and violence-free)
Acclimates new participants to their living arrangements; assists with participant exits
Supports direct line staff in maintaining and enforcing of all program policies and procedures, and rules
Monitors participant affairs and helps to resolve any issues that may arise
Assists staff in participant room searches
Promptly notifies supervisor (as well as other appropriate staff) of any problematic participant behaviors, compliance issues, or any other problems that arise
Supports direct client staff in supervising assigned chores to participants; oversees completion of chores and ensures safety standards are maintained at all times
Supports staff in ensuring participants transition to each part of their daily schedule (including but not limited to : waking up, meal times, smoke breaks, daily groups)
Reviews daily shift log and updates next shift on any notable issues
Accurately records all emergency, disciplinary, and other events that occur during the scheduled shift
Immediately reports medical emergencies to the appropriate agencies / organizations ; administers First Aid / CPR, and follows agency protocol and standard procedures in emergency situations
Performs wellness checks on participants as needed or required
Participates in all staff meetings and trainings
Works with Program Manager, SUD counselors, and behavioral health clinicians to maintain the cohesiveness of the community
Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements : Who You Are :

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll :

High School Diploma or GED, required

Knowledge of the alcohol and other drug recovery field, preferred

Experience working with severely mentally ill, substance use disorder, and homeless population, preferred

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Certification, preferred

Bilingual (English / Spanish), preferred

SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail

Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints

Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team

Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization

Work with a spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations, including client and employee information

Ability to multitask in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner

Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently

Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problems

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Must be able to perform work in an office setting

May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people

Exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculous, etc.)

Exposure to unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather

Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, and bend on a frequent basis

Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds

Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies

Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking

Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins

The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Location : Onsite-Escondido

Hours : Wednesday-Thursday & Sunday : 2pm-10 : 30pm and Friday-Saturday : 6am-2 : 30pm

Hourly Rate : $18.00-$20.00

This is a temporary position that will go through September 10th.

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Resident Coordinator • Escondido, CA, US