Progress Foundation
368 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.861.0828
 
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Resident Manager
Title: Resident Manager
Program: Central Office
Salary: One-bedroom apartment plus $500 per month

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Progress Apartments is a low-income permanent housing program that is 10 units of rental housing for persons with a mental disability. This program is designed specifically for unsupervised living by individuals with mental illness who are capable of living independently in the community. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Resident Manager is responsible for all phases of the ongoing operation of the apartment building.

Duties include, but are not limited to: collects and deposits rent payments; prepares and submits monthly rent roll; submits deposit slips to bookkeeper; issues late rent payment notices; keeps regular office hours; maintains petty cash fund; performs annual tenant income re-certifications; maintains tenant and unit files; performs building janitorial work; inspects property daily; performs minor repairs as necessary; prepares and submits work orders; performs and maintains a regularly scheduled pest control program; assesses and acts accordingly in emergency situations; assists and/or develops a Tenant Relations Program; organizes, maintains and controls community bulletin board; serves as a representative to local neighborhood groups/associations; monitors common areas for proper use; orderliness and security; reports all problems to supervisor; prepares monthly status report to supervisor; performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work comfortably with persons with mental illness; must be bondable; knowledge and ability to perform minor maintenance repairs; previous experience as a resident manager is preferred; previous experience in a HUD program is specifically preferred. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.

Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above qualifications.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Email: kscripps@progressfoundation.org
Human Resources Manager/Progress Apartments
368 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Fax: 415-861-0257


Relief Counselor - Union Position
Title: Relief Counselor
Program: All Programs
Salary: $11.44 hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Relief Counselors provide support and assistance to clients at adult psychiatric transitional and acute residential treatment programs. Generally, Relief Counselors advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. Specific functions are outlined in the job description.

Duties include: performance of intake interviews; group, individual, and family counseling; treatment plan development and implementation; coordination of activities; discharge planning; and developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs. In addition, the counselor is required to maintain clinical records and to perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred, but not required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability. Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs during each work shift.

Before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications.

Send Rusume to:
Human Resources Manager
368 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
fax: 415-861-0257
kscripps@progressfoundation.org


NAPA
Relief Counselor

Title: Relief Counselor
Program: All Programs
Salary: $11.00 hour

Progress Foundation is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing alternative community treatment options to seriously mentally disabled individuals. We have been doing this work since 1969. In addition to providing direct treatment services, we have taught many others how our non-traditional services can be replicated in other communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Program Director or the Assistant Director, Relief Counselors provide support and assistance to clients at adult psychiatric transitional and acute residential treatment programs. Generally, Relief Counselors advocate for and respond to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. Specific functions are outlined in the job description.

Duties include: performance of intake interviews; group, individual, and family counseling; treatment plan development and implementation; coordination of activities; discharge planning; and developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs. In addition, the counselor is required to maintain clinical records and to perform minor household repair and cleaning tasks. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekend and overnight shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred, but not required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability. Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs during each work shift.

Before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications.


SEND RESUME TO:
Napa-Sonoma Clinical Director
smboyd@interx.net
1100 Lincoln Ave. Suite 103
Napa CA 94558
Fax: 707-255-3715



 
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