Family/Female High Barrier Dorm Lead

 Family/Female High Barrier Dorm Lead:  

2nd Chance Shelter - Albany

Type: Full-Time, Swing Shift/Overnight

Community Helping All Negotiate Chance Effectively (CHANCE) is a peer support center that uses non-clinical, peer-based activities that supports individuals to make the life changes necessary to recover from mental health, substance use disorder and/or houselessness. 

Position objective:

To oversee family and female high barrier dorm operations, ensure adherence to shelter policies, and support peers in achieving wellness and recovery goals through trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care.

Job description:

 The Dorm Lead is responsible for managing dorm activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and providing peer support services. This role involves intake processing, goal setting, documentation, and connecting peers to community resources while exemplifying recovery principles.

Duties and responsibilities:  

· Comply with all health and safety standards per state and MHACBO regulations.

· Conduct intakes and assign beds; manage peer exits as needed.

· Set individualized goals with peers and monitor progress regularly.

· Assign chores and facilitate dorm meetings to maintain structure and cleanliness.

· Ensure adherence to shelter policies, harm reduction principles, and trauma-informed care standards.

· Monitor dorm environment for safety, cleanliness, and guest well-being.

· Collaborate with peers to identify wellness and recovery goals and develop actionable plans.

· Model recovery principles to demonstrate that recovery is possible and attainable.

· Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and supervision sessions.

· Input and track peer intakes and services in HMIS and AWARDS; complete progress notes promptly.

· Assist peers with Oregon Health Plan enrollment during intake when eligible.

· Practice cultural sensitivity and competence in delivering person-centered, peer-based services.

· Customize support strategies based on individual peer needs.

· Connect peers to community resources and make referrals as appropriate.

· Meet regularly with peers to develop and track progress toward goals.

· Encourage and motivate peers to work toward self-sufficiency.

· Comply with all health and safety standards per state and MHACBO regulations.

· Provide crisis intervention and apply problem-solving skills effectively.

· Follow mandatory reporting laws and maintain accurate documentation.

· Track progress in AWARDS to ensure compliance with grant expectations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

· Certified as a CRM through MHACBO and Traditional Healthcare Worker (PSS) required.

· Two consecutive years in recovery.

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft suite).

· Must be able to pass a state background check.

· Comply with CHANCE, MHACBO, and state guidelines regarding recertifications.

· Maintain valid Oregon Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record.

· Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

· Must follow CHANCE’s Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.

· Must maintain strict confidentiality.

· Maintain personal recovery program and abstinence requirements for credentialing.

Skills:

· Consistently maintain a professional demeanor and encourage individual respect

· A team player who works collaboratively with others

· Ability to work effectively with peers, community partners, coworkers, general public, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and groups without bias

· Comfortable with and open to learning and applying new skills

· Knowledge of community and social service agencies preferred

· Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks, or able to use adaptive equipment to perform assigned tasks, if needed

· Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile, while contributing to a therapeutic environment

· Knowledge of de-escalation methods or desire to be trained in them; feel comfortable asking for help if not trained in de-escalation 

· Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary documentation

Reports to: High Barrier Manager/PSS Shelter Supervisor 

How to apply: Indeed, or Paylocity

Job Location: 2nd CHANCE Shelter Albany

Position type: Full Time

CHANCE does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

CHANCE is an equal opportunity employer. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.