Lead Program Aide - St. Jude Transitional Housing

Position Summary: The Lead Program Aide contributes to the Agency by assisting the Sr.

Program Manager and Clinical Services Supervisor with various duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide security for the building and support for clients o Assist the Sr.

Program Manager in maintaining the schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage of the front desk and the building.

Will be responsible for creating the weekly work schedule for support staff Will be responsible for responding to the questions and concerns of other program aides o Ensure that the facility and its immediate grounds are safe, clean, and orderly by conducting rounds Oversee the implementation of house rules and procedures to maintain order and the structure of operations.

This includes but is not limited to: o Delegating and inspecting chores Supervising the clients who are delegated to manage critical tasks (supply lists, kitchen coordination, chores, etc.) o Monitoring sign-in logs o Checking for the presence of drugs or alcohol and completing random drug screens as necessary Provides oversight and approval to other program aides about drug screens Maintain a written log of all activities on each worked shift.

Complete the monthly safety topics and complete fire drill logs for the staff and clients in accordance with the programs safety manual.

Complete documentation for client files, such as intake and discharge information, residency verification letters, and case review notes for case managers Will be responsible for completing a daily update log and sending it to Centerstone Work cooperatively with all St.

Jude Staff to sustain program operations and to advise the Program Manager of concerns and needs in a timely manner o This position will be responsible for receiving questions from other Program Aides and determining if the situation warrants contact with the After Hours staff person, or being shifted to the Sr.

Program Manager, the following work day.

Other duties as assigned, including performing duties specific to the scheduled shift Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Clear, concise handwriting Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills: verbal, written, and listening Complete Crisis Prevention and Intervention training Supervision experience preferred Minimum 2 years sober or 1 year out of SVDP programs, if a former client Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Model is preferred Commitment to the mission and goals of St Vincent de Paul