Residential Support Staff — Cameo House Program

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to reducing society’s dependence on incarceration as a solution to social problems. This is achieved by offering programs and services to individuals at risk of imprisonment, educating the public about the impacts of incarceration, and providing technical assistance to organizations seeking to establish or assess programs for those at risk of imprisonment. For further details, please visit our website at www​.cjcj​.org.

CJCJ’s Cameo House offers an alternative sentencing program that delivers gender-responsive and trauma-informed services to pregnant, parenting, and single system-impacted homeless women in a residential setting. Learn more about Cameo House by reviewing the program webpage.

• Complete all documentation in a timely manner and maintain client and program records in accordance with standards set forth by the agency and program
• Comply with Child Abuse Reporting Laws, HIPPA compliance and other Mandated Reporting responsibilities
• Help create, facilitate, attend child/​family appropriate functions
• Oversee resident taking medication, administer breathalyzer and drug screen tests to residents as needed
• Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas related to the focus of the residential program
• Attend meetings and meet regularly with the Program Director and peers to exchange pertinent information and to receive supervision and training
• Document shift details in the required log book, email shift report to Program Director, Operations Director, and Program Manager, review and maintain resident sign in/​out log
• Oversee resident taking medication, administer breathalyzer and drug screen tests to residents as needed
• Interact with residents, visitors, and agency representatives in a confidential, therapeutic, and responsible manner ensuring you are maintaining a high level of ethical conduct
• Ensure children are always appropriately supervised by parents or other responsible adults
• Execute duties related to the effective and therapeutic management of the facility, encompassing all activities and outings. This involves employing safety management, emergency protocols, de-escalation, and conflict resolution responsibly and professionally. Promptly inform the Program Director of any emergencies and ensure an incident report is completed and submitted before the end of the shift.
• Perform various cleaning duties such as regular cleaning of the 1^st floor offices, restrooms, hallways, and conference room (1^st Floor Kitchen)
• Ensure all resident program rules are followed, resident rooms, bathrooms, daily assigned chores, are inspection ready
• Keep the facility secure by monitoring the building and any suspicious activity immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

• One year of experience providing counseling, and supportive services to women or high-risk populations.
• Course work in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field a plus.
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system, recovery programs, or residential programs.
• Familiarity with harm reduction, strength-based, gender-specific, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, and can be adaptable and flexible.
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis
• Able to perform general office administrative activities such as copying, filing, and using the telephone
• Able to lift and move u to 25 lbs occasionally

CJCJ offers a competitive hourly rate, a generous benefits package, a casual work environment, and a great team of committed professionals. This full-time hourly position reports directly to the Cameo House Program Director. Pay scale ranges from $20 — $22.50 per hour, based upon experience.

NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/​or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities or qualifications associated with this position.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to cjcjoffice@​gmail.​com with ​“Residential Support Staff-Cameo House” in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter how many holidays you can work. This position will remain open until filled – seeking to fill the position immediately.

WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PAST INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.