DescriptionnnPOSITION TITLE: Residential Relief StaffnnDEPARTMENT: Safe HousesnnRESPONSIBLE TO: Program ManagernnSTATUS: On Call, Non ExemptnnDATE: April 1, 2021nnGeneral Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.nnMISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.nnUnit Mission Statement:nn"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."nnJOB SUMMARY:nnThe Residential Relief Staff for the Safe House Programs, is an On-Call Position, where work hours and schedule are assigned subject to availability and current staffing needs of the program. The Residential Relief staff performs the essential functions as indicated in this job description and is supervised by the Program Manager.nnESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSnnHigh school graduate.nnAt least one year of experience working with troubled or at-risk youth.nnValid Hawaii Driver's License.nnValid TB Clearance.nnPre-Employment Medical ClearancesnnValid First Aid and CPR certification.nnDHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearancesnnMVR records check, must meet Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation ArmynnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:nnEnsure up-keep of facility to meet program and licensing standards. Report any unmet conditions to Program ManagernnEnsure completeness of resident files and program files.nnMaintain consistency in program rules and procedures.nnEnsure all program and resident needs are met on a continuing basis.nnTransporting of residents to and from school, work, and/or scheduled appointments, recreational outings.nnParticipation in informal group sessions with residents.nnImplement chore system to residents and monitoring for completeness.nnProvide back up support during emergencies at the program, which may include safe restraints.nnAssist in planning and implementing group recreational activities and outing.nnComplete required daily reports/consultation on each resident.nnMonitor phones, visitors, workers, parents, and handle emergencies and crisis calls.nnDo intake/discharge Orientate new residents/check resident’s safe arrival after discharge.nnServe as a crisis counselor while on duty – on the phone or in person with youth and/or parents.nnModel behavior, including communication process, decision making, working out problems, discipline, order, organization skills, cleanliness, respect for property or others, work an education. Maintain a professional worker/resident and staff relationship at all times.nnMaintain all required documentation relating to the resident.nnBe involved in public information campaign and assist in representing the agency in the community.nnAttend meetings, workshops, retreats, conferences, and growth groups, etc., as scheduled or required.nnGrocery shopping and menu planning for the Safe House. Supervision of residents in meal preparation.nnOTHER FUNCTIONSnnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnSKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:nnWillingness to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.nnGood/sound judgment, dependability, initiate understanding, firmness, caring, organization, high energy level and ability to work under conditions of stress and change without verbal or active expression.nnMENTAL DEMANDS:nnWork under stressful conditionsnnInteract with others with courtesy and tactnnRelate to wide range of people and situations including youth, parents, agency workers, police, school personnel, etc.nnWork within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth groupnnManage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient mannernnRespond to crisis situations in a calm and effective mannernnComplete projects on schedulennMaintain confidentialitynnMaintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require flexible schedule, including evenings and weekendsnnPHYSICAL DEMANDS:nnThe position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane. Duties will require safe restraints or residents involved in physical confrontations.nnCOMMUNICATION DEMANDS:nnThe position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies. Ability and skill in communicating with people of different cultures/ethnicity.nnSKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:nnPrioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlinesnnEQUIPMENT NEEDS:nnUse office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.nnDESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:nnMost work will be indoors at Family Intervention Services. Attendance at trainings, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, may be required.nnNOTES:nnThe information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.nnThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)