Bridge House Manager

OVERVIEW:

The Bridge House Manager will assist program participants in developing self-sufficiency goals to aid in transitioning to a permanent living situation. The supervisor will also encourage the men in their recovery and help them toward a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and long-term relationship with the Corps. In addition, the Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring a well-run house which abides by program rules and Salvation Army policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Encourage and assist all residents in to achievement their 18-24 month goals
• Keep residents informed of all weekly and monthly program requirements
• Facilitate and lead weekly in-house resident meetings
• Enforce all Bridge House program rules and policies
• Complete, maintain, and submit resident tracking form on a weekly basis
• Ensure residence is kept in a clean and safe manner, with the resident's rooms inspected weekly or as needed
• Ensure that each participant is involved in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of residence
• Conduct drug screens and breathalyzer tests scheduled and at random
• Collect program fees and submit to the Corps office
• Encourage program participants to be involved in Corps programming, including Sunday mornings
• Plan and organize fellowship opportunities for residents
• Attend staff meetings and meet regularly with Officers and staff (ARC and Corps) to coordinate program activities
• Recruit men to program when vacancies arise
• Keep current on all Salvation Army trainings required for the position, including PTM and Driving
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver's license (required)
• Experience with Microsoft programs
• Experience with Christian based drug and alcohol recovery programs (preferred)
• Experience overseeing men in a residential recovery program (preferred)
• Ability to lead
• Able to offer spiritual, moral, and emotional advice to program participants
• Preferred ability to maintain property including make minor repairs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to have a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Team player
• Ability to lead

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.