House Manager
Taku Manor and Juno House Transitional Housing
Programs
Part-Time (14 to 20 hrs per week)
Range 8 ($13.42)
Illustrative Tasks
Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Programs Director and the practical supervision of the Behavioral Health Case Manager, the House Managers will work three evenings including Saturday or Sunday and are responsible for the following:
- Maintain good rapport with clients and act as a first line contact for their requests and needs within the various facilities.
- Plan for and/or inform residents of sober supportive recreational activities in the community.
- Transport clients to and/or from medical appointments, support group meetings, recreational activities, personal shopping, and work as appropriate.
- Take notes and/or request written orders as necessary when accompanying identified clients to medical appointments.
- Maintain residential information log and notes for client files as instructed.
- Complete incident and informational reports in accordance with GHS policy.
- Make rounds of Taku Manor and Juno House facilities to check on resident welfare and adherence to house rules. Log rounds and other activities on Daily Sheet.
- Inspect living conditions of Taku Manor and Juno House and monitor completion of household chores by residents.
- Conduct monthly fire drills for all residential units.
- Keep in contact with security by radio or in person at least once every two hours after 5:00 PM when on GHS campus.
- Notify security when leaving and when returning to GHS campus.
- Contact security in the event of any emergency situation.
- Contact supervisor as appropriate for direction or to notify of crisis.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Reliability in following through with assignments and directions
- Patience and flexibility
- Positive attitude and comfort with enforcing house rules
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, a general overview of behavioral health
- Ability to form healthy, appropriate, and respectful relationships with residents
- Ability to learn to recognize and work with client limitations and strengths
- Commitment to providing the best possible services to residents
- Ability to interact positively with residents, staff, and other community members
- Ability and willingness to become knowledgeable regarding admission criteria and rules/regulations for each program
- Good problem solving and organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good sense of humor
- Ability to “think on your feet”
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a current driver’s license and have no more than two moving violations within three years of application.
- High School Diploma or GED. Experience or training working with behavioral health clients desirable.
Agency Requirements
- Possess a current valid driver’s license and have no more than two moving violations within three years of application.
- Federal Criminal Background Check is required to insure resident safety.
- Drug screen is part of the application process.
