Residential Shift Lead

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Shift Lead to join our Parents program!

Summary: Odyssey House is a highly regarded non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and in the lives of our clients.

We understand the importance of gaining experience in the social work and addiction field, which is why we provide comprehensive training and support to help you expand your knowledge and skills. Our flexible schedules are designed to accommodate your school and family life, while still allowing you to make a meaningful contribution to our organization and clients.

As a critical member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with clients and assist them in achieving their treatment goals. At Odyssey House, we prioritize promoting from within, which means that there are opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization. Join us and experience the deeply rewarding work of helping people in need. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and our community.

Job Location: Salt Lake

Schedule:  Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; M-W 4 PM-12 AM 

Compensation: $18.00 Hourly

Benefits Package: Equals to approximately $22,000

Includes - medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid leave, employee assistance program, and education assistance.

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year).
• Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
• Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Continuing Education: Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
• On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages before payday via our payroll provider, Paylocity (managed directly through Paylocity; terms apply).
• Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute.
• Monthly Incentives: Regular performance awards and team recognition.
• Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture.

Candidate Qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Functions of the Job:

• Observe and monitor clients' behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual client's treatment plan, and treatment community needs.
• Conducts urinary analysis drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that all assigned groups/meetings/activities are facilitated and documented and that observations/milieu interventions are added to client records/ feedback sheets during every shift (documentation must be completed the same day as service).
• Responsible for ensuring shift change feedback is completed and emailed to the treatment team each shift.
• Attend staff meetings and training when scheduled monthly.
• Mentoring/training part-time staff, including supporting with the onboarding of new hires
• Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff.
• Conduct bi-hourly head counts (follow up on clients who are responsible for headcount during the swing shift and perform the headcount on the graveyard shift)
• Transports clients to outside meetings and recreation groups, completing documentation as needed and following all Odyssey House transportation requirements/responsibilities.
• Ensures supervision/monitoring of clients and families during phone calls and visitation.
• Completes medication training and administers and documents clients taking medication.
• Conducts regular house checks, fire drills, and maintenance checks to ensure safety and security. Documents these checks and reports any concerns or problems that arise.
• Complete incident reports, per Odyssey House policy.
• Completes new clients' orientations, including person and baggage search, clothing logs, and room assignments/coordination.
• Provides one-on-one supervision of at-risk clients and follows through with protocol and directives from on-call clinical staff or Program Director.
• Oversees house cleaning and conducts house checks each shift.
• Acts as point of contact for part-time staff on shift and staff-on-call.
• Completes filing and other miscellaneous administrative work as assigned.
• Conduct behavioral groups and ensure services documentation is completed.
• Coordinate and ensure all behavioral groups and unattended businesses are resolved and feedback sent to the clinical team.
• Fill in for unavailable staff members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with adults in a treatment setting preferred
• At least 21 years of age
• First Aid and CPR Certification (training provided if not certified)
• Must work scheduled shifts (will vary)
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: 

Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: 

Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement: 

Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.