Part-Time Residential Weekend Relief Staff

Part-Time Residential Weekend Relief Staff

Saturdays and/or Sundays

Shifts: 7am to 3pm or 3pm to 9pm

Women’s Residential Program

Great opportunity for students or individuals seeking meaningful experience in the human services field
Hourly Rate: $17/hour | $19/hour (overnight coverage)

Shape Futures. Support Women’s Recovery. Strengthening Families and Communities.

Are you ready to make a difference during the moments that matter most? Imagine being a steady, supportive presence for women as they work toward safety, stability, recovery, and independence. As a Part-Time Residential Weekend Relief Staff, you play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and respectful environment where women—many of whom are justice-involved, parenting, or healing from trauma—can rebuild their lives.

This position is ideal for individuals who are mission-driven, dependable, and interested in gaining hands-on experience inwomen-centered residential services, substance use recovery, and trauma-informed programming. You will join a collaborative team committed to empowerment, accountability, cultural humility, and dignity.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities focus on resident supervision, safety, program support, and team collaboration during weekend shifts in a women’s residential setting.

Residential Supervision & Safety

• Providedirect supervision, structure, and supportive presence to women residents during assigned overnight and/or weekend shifts.
• Maintain a safe, calm, and respectful living environment that supports recovery and emotional regulation.
• Conduct and document resident safety and quality assurance checks at least hourly during overnight shifts.
• Enforce program expectations consistently while using atrauma-informed, gender-responsive approach.
• Respond to crises using approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Follow emergency protocols and contactOn-Call Staff as required.
• Observe and document medication self-administration in accordance with agency medication administration guidelines (this role does not administer medications).
• Provide basic first aid and seek emergency medical care when necessary.
• Assist with resident transportation needs, including distributing bus tokens when appropriate.

Facility & Security Responsibilities

• Maintain building security, including locking doors and windows, activating alarms and exterior lighting, and ensuring an orderly overnight environment.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, including contacting police, fire, or medical services when warranted.
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Serve as a professional and respectful agency representative to neighbors, visitors, volunteers, and community partners.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain clear and timely communication through log notes, shift reports, and staff consultation to support continuity of care.
• Provide thorough shift crossover communication to incoming staff.
• Support coworkers with resident needs as appropriate.
• Attend relief staff meetings with the Program Manager as requested.
• Model expectations and job duties for new or training overnight staff.

Program & Resident Support

• Supervise residents during recreational activities and daily/weekly house responsibilities.
• Assist with resident orientation, including program expectations, safety procedures, visitation policies, and first-week requirements.
• Support women’s adjustment to the program by reinforcingroutine, accountability, healthy boundaries, and family/children’s visitation.
• Assist the SUD Counselor with monitoring for substance use, including conducting urinalysis and breathalyzer screenings, documenting results, and consultingOn-Call Staff as needed.

Administrative & General Duties

• Work scheduled shifts reliably. If unable to work due to illness or emergency, make every reasonable effort to secure coverage.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with agency policies and confidentiality standards.
• Orient visitors and volunteers to program rules and expectations as needed.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

• Ability to role-model healthy decision-making, boundaries, and respectful communication.
• Interest in women’s services, human services, behavioral health, or criminal justice.
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional in a structured residential setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliability, sound judgment, and commitment to consistency and fairness

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field is helpful but not required.
• Experience in residential services, behavioral health, substance use recovery, or work withjustice-involved women or mothers is beneficial.
• Ability to supervise daily living activities and maintain safety in an alternative treatment setting for women.

What We Offer

✨Purpose That Matters
Support women on their recovery journeys while strengthening families and communities.

🌱Experience That Builds Careers
Gain hands-on experience in women-centered residential care, substance use recovery, and justice-involved programming.

🤝A Supportive, Trauma-Informed Team
Work with dedicated professionals who value collaboration, learning, and gender-responsive care.

💎Competitive Compensation
Earn a higher rate for overnight shifts while building transferable skills in the human services field.

Ready to make an impact—one shift at a time?

If you are dependable, compassionate, and committed to supporting women in recovery, we encourage you to apply and join our team.