The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Residential Support Advocate II for the Central Maryland Area Command located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Summary
The Residential Support Advocate (RSA) provides assistance and support to members of Catherine’s Cottage while coordinating the daily livelihood and functions of the house. RSA’s will monitor the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security, and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that the house is maintained in neat and proper order; ensures compliance of the treatment plan and teaching skills are adhered to.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures. Ability to maintains confidentiality of all records, reports and other materials relating to survivors of trafficking.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D.AND one-year experience performing security and/or social service work preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver’s License
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action. Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Additional Information
Position is full time, 40 hours per week, flexible hours.
Interested applicants can apply here.
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