Recovery Support Worker

Description: Job Title: Recovery Support Worker
Reports to: Program Manager or Shift Supervisor, as assigned
Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Dependent on position; full time, part time
Supervisory: N/A
1st shift: $16.00/hr
2nd shift: $16.00/hr + $1.00 shift differential
3rd shift: $16.00/hr + $1.50 shift differential
*Families in Transition is mandating the COVID-19 vaccination upon employment.

You must provide proof of FULL vaccination prior to the first day of employment*
*ONE WEEKEND DAY IS REQUIRED*
Mission: To prevent and break the cycle of homelessness.
Job Summary: The Recovery Support Worker will provide direct support, oversight and interventions at the Families in Transition (FIT) emergency shelters and transitional living programs.

Great entry level positions for candidates interested in Human Services.

Responsibilities include: Completing rounds of assigned properties, supervision of assigned property, providing recovery based supports to participants, video camera observation, inspecting rooms/common areas, encouraging community building and maintaining program stay, providing consistent staff presence for families to access support, addressing conflict or concerns, awareness for building safety, light cleaning, and general kitchen duties.
Essential Functions:
Oversight of building activities
Ensure safety of participants and property by checking common areas, surrounding property, and each floor
Communicate with incoming and outgoing staff of pending issues or activities that have occurred using the communication log
Interact with participants in a professional manner; respond to needs of participants as appropriate
Assist in conflict resolution between participants and oversight of compliance with program expectations
Direct outside agency/business communications, as well as volunteers, as appropriate
Respond and manage crisis, which may include collaboration with emergency personnel
Janitorial and kitchen duties as assigned as well as oversight of participant cleaning responsibilities, exterior and interior
Maintaining building cleanliness at all times
Kitchen assistance including but not limited to maintaining logs, serving and portioning food, stocking supplies, washing/sanitizing dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
Daily food and kitchen supply orders, as assigned
Order building supplies, as assigned
Assist in organization of program supplies
Other office duties and data entry, including Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Electronic Health Record documentation, as assigned
Organization of participant monitors and resource boards
Provide recovery supports to residents, as assigned
Video camera observation, as assigned
Medication supervision (Transitional Living Programs)
Facilitate community building activities and interact with residents in order to build community
Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic and motivating presence at all times.
Participate in in-service training.
Maintain and promote professionalism, in accordance with the Families In Transition’s Employee handbook
Perform other duties assigned by the Program Manager or Shift Supervisor
Uphold and promote Families in Transition’s mission.
*Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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Requirements: Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):
High School Diploma or equivalent
Flexible work schedule
Works well independently
Good conflict resolution and crisis management skills
Criminal Background Check
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00
– $17.00 per hour