Rehabilitation Program Assistant

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The Salvation Army Central Territory
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Waukegan, Illinois
Posted 1 week ago
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About the role

Status: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week

Shift: 2nd or 3rd 

Pay: $17.50-$18.50

Rehabilitation Program Assistant- The Salvation Army 

About the Role 

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, philosophy, and standards of our effective rehabilitation program. This role is crucial in ensuring program compliance while supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey. 

What You’ll Do 

Program Management 

  • Enforce house rules and maintain overall center security 
  • Conduct new beneficiary orientations including facility tours 
  • Lead weekly house meetings 
  • Supervise medication calls and ensure proper documentation 
  • Respond to beneficiary inquiries and emergencies 
  • Complete incident reports and Safe From Harm documentation 
  • Conduct regular bed checks 

Beneficiary Support 

  • Implement and coordinate leisure time activities 
  • Provide safe transportation when needed 
  • Assist in resolving beneficiary problems 
  • Train and supervise work therapy assignments 
  • Assess and refer spiritual needs to Chaplain/Administrator 
  • Administer drug and alcohol screening tests as required 

Administrative Duties 

  • Maintain daily reports and electronic data entries 
  • Document program violations and incidents 
  • Participate in professional development training 
  • Support center policies and procedures 
  • Monitor and ensure program compliance 

Why Join Us 

  • Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community 
  • On-the-job training 
  • Team-oriented environment 
  • Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more! 

Required 

Education & Experience 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 
  • Previous managerial experience preferred 
  • Valid Driver's License with ability to qualify for Salvation Army insurance 

Skills & Abilities 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions 
  • Basic mathematical and reporting abilities 
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills 

Physical Requirements 

  • Manual dexterity for computer work 
  • Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds 
  • Clear speaking, hearing, and vision abilities 

Work Environment 

  • Residential institutional setting 
  • Quiet to moderate noise level 
  • Some warehouse/store exposure 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits Package

Insurance & Financial

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Competitive pension plan
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)

Paid Time Off

  • Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
  • Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

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