Residential Coach Full Time

SUMMARY: Chrysalis House is seeking a full time Residential Coach who has compassion and empathy for our vulnerable population. We are looking for a vibrant staff member who understands the holistic approach and is able to oversee duties related to the functioning of our residential program. Please learn more about what we do at Chrysalis House. It is important that we are the right choice for you! The mission of Chrysalis House Inc. is to provide comprehensive recovery services that empower women to build a better life for themselves and their children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic and welcoming residential environment during assigned shift.
• Adheres to program rules in accordance to the Residential Manual, CARF standards and Chrysalis House’s policy and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of our clients at all times.
• Plans and monitors client recreational activities, phone calls, visitors, etc.
• Responsible for mentoring clients - explaining client boundaries, house rules and house operations while maintaining boundaries.
• Responsible for transporting clients to appointments and AA/NA meetings
• Maintains chemical log, vehicle mileage log, and inventory logs for respective shift.
• Handles specimen as required and manages the transporting of specimen.
• Responsible for the documentation, reporting, and follow up for any situation or emergency.
• Oversight and client location management, ensuring client whereabouts.
• Must be available to work on call when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicates with credibility and confidence
• Exercises sound judgment
• Able to identify and solve problems
• Solves problems before they become critical
• Promotes quality values throughout the organization
• Expects team members to make maximum contributions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience as Residential Coach or working in a residential setting
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with varying forms of substances abuse

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate understanding of special treatment needs of women substance abusers in a residential treatment setting and show evidence of empathy, sensitivity, and maturity.
• Must demonstrate highest professional ethical standards and adhere to Chrysalis House Core Values and Code of Ethics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 20F with wind chill to 95F. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Chrysalis House, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crownsville, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person