YWCA WHEELING EMPLOYMENT

The YWCA Wheeling is on a Mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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CURRENT OPENINGS

WIND HOUSE TECHNICIAN

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Consults with and reports and behavior or problems to Lead House Technician or Program Director, documents on briefing sheet any concerns regarding residents, for next shift and the following:
    • General Recovery Support
    • Initial intake
    • Referrals to outside agencies
    • Outreach services
  • Assists residents on completion of forms i.e. pass request, oversees daily chore completion, documents drug screens result and any other required resident forms or daily resident schedule.
  • Acts as a liaison for residents.
  • Functions as a support person, when needed, by listening to residents’ concerns and problems.
  • Educates new residents on the rules and regulations of the facility as well as enforcing them.
  • Conducts facility and room checks with another staff to ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance needs; reports need to Lead House Technician.
  • May attend bi-weekly case management of current residents.
  • Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings.
  • Chaperones group-sponsored trips, community service and/or social/recreational functions as well as daily attendance to NA, AA meetings.
  • Supports residents in learning and maintaining living skills.
  • Documents resident’ scheduled chores and household or scheduled shift activities.
  • Advises residents about any changes in policy or procedures.
  • Conducts random drug screenings with another staff member and completes all necessary paperwork associated with such.
  • Ensures that residents are secure in the home; conducts room checks by curfew, locks doors, sets alarm.
  • Monitors outcome of all visitations schedules on site including children with their mothers (residents).
  • Cleans vacated rooms and prepares them for new residents.
  • Adds to weekly list of needed items when supplies are running low, including cleaning supplies and groceries and gives to Lead House Technician.
  • Ensures that all scheduled meals are prepares and served on time.
  • Completion of vehicle safety training and all staff required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of health and safety precautions in group environments.
  • Knowledge of behavior patterns of persons with addiction problems.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to interacts with residents to provide a pleasant, home-like atmosphere.
  • Ability to accept and utilize supervision.
  • Ability to communicate with staff.
  • Understands 12-step recovery programs.
  • Minimal computer skills and general office skills (answering phones, taking messages, filing, etc.)
  • Ability to listen to and hold confidences.
  • Valid driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

  • High school graduate or equivalency
  • If in recovery, minimum of 1 year of continued sobriety
  • Experience in a related field preferred

Direct Service Provider (DSP)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Consults with and reports and behavior or problems to Lead House Technician or Program Director, documents on briefing sheet any concerns regarding residents, for next shift and the following:
    • General Recovery Support
    • Initial intake
    • Referrals to outside agencies
    • Outreach services
  • Assists residents on completion of forms i.e. pass request, oversees daily chore completion, documents drug screens result and any other required resident forms or daily resident schedule.
  • Acts as a liaison for residents.
  • Functions as a support person, when needed, by listening to residents’ concerns and problems.
  • Educates new residents on the rules and regulations of the facility as well as enforcing them.
  • Conducts facility and room checks with another staff to ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance needs; reports need to Lead House Technician.
  • May attend bi-weekly case management of current residents.
  • Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings.
  • Chaperones group-sponsored trips, community service and/or social/recreational functions as well as daily attendance to NA, AA meetings.
  • Supports residents in learning and maintaining living skills.
  • Documents resident’ scheduled chores and household or scheduled shift activities.
  • Advises residents about any changes in policy or procedures.
  • Conducts random drug screenings with another staff member and completes all necessary paperwork associated with such.
  • Ensures that residents are secure in the home; conducts room checks by curfew, locks doors, sets alarm.
  • Monitors outcome of all visitations schedules on site including children with their mothers (residents).
  • Cleans vacated rooms and prepares them for new residents.
  • Adds to weekly list of needed items when supplies are running low, including cleaning supplies and groceries and gives to Lead House Technician.
  • Ensures that all scheduled meals are prepares and served on time.
  • Completion of vehicle safety training and all staff required trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of health and safety precautions in group environments.
  • Knowledge of behavior patterns of persons with addiction problems.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to interacts with residents to provide a pleasant, home-like atmosphere.
  • Ability to accept and utilize supervision.
  • Ability to communicate with staff.
  • Understands 12-step recovery programs.
  • Minimal computer skills and general office skills (answering phones, taking messages, filing, etc.)
  • Ability to listen to and hold confidences.
  • Valid driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

  • High school graduate or equivalency
  • If in recovery, minimum of 1 year of continued sobriety
  • Experience in a related field preferred
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Cultural Diversity Community Outreach (CDCO)

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Residence and Homeless Shelter

A program that houses single women over the age of 18 in a community style residence.

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Y-Not-Repeat Boutique

A program that houses single women over the age of 18 in a community style residence.A boutique that accepts gently used donated clothing from the community and helps clothe women going back into the work force.

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Helping Since 1906

YWCA Wheeling is one of 300 Associations in the Nation and has been a prominent part of the Northern Panhandle since 1906.

ELMINATING RACISM

Since 1905, the YWCA Wheeling has been at the forefront of racial justice in the Northern Panhandle. We are devoted to taking a stand to eliminate racism and promote inclusion and tolerance for all.

EMPOWERING WOMEN

We are committed to providing programs and services that equip women with the tools they need to impact their lives, their families lives, and the lives of women around them.

BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETHER

We believe bringing communities together provides opportunities for support and connections for all.

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE

We are dedicated to creating systemic change for women and people of color.

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