Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted, young, and needy.
Psalm 82:3
Restoration House of Greater Kansas City is a faith based long term residential program for adult women
victims of human sex trafficking, offering a loving and safe environment from the indignities they have
suffered by providing physical needs, trauma and addiction therapy, as well as education and job skill
training. We seek to provide a house of restoration for survivors as they heal, and provide the resources
they need to recover to live fulfilling lives without the pain and fear they have experienced for so long.
Job Title: Residential House Manager
Summary of position:
Will be on site in community 5 evenings of each week with our women
o Shifts are from 4:30pm – 10am (Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday – Saturday)
o Live-in option is available
Must have a clear driving record, a valid driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
Must pass a national background check
Must understand trauma informed care and the dynamics of CSE/DMST
Must adhere to the “Do No Harm” mandate of care
Daily duties:
Observe clients and their interaction
Occasionally transport clients to appointments
Ensure the safety and security of the residents, including completion of daily walk thru
Maintain program and client confidentiality, including former clients
Elevate pertinent client and house concerns to the program director in a timely manner
Supervise meal preparation and clean-up
Assign and monitor completion of daily chores with program residents
Document notable client interactions with staff, volunteers and/or other clients
Defuse, manage and document situations involving a hostile attitude, or client’s attitude, or bouts of anger
or other emotional out bursts to Restoration staff
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with program residents
Perform walk through of entire shelter and perform needed remedial actions (close windows,
sweep/mop/clean any crumbs on floors or kitchen counters, put away food left out, put dirty dishes into
dishwasher, etc.)
Weekly Duties:
Prepare shopping list for all household and client food items.
Conduct weekly house meetings with program residents.
Attend and participate in weekly program team meetings.
The following as needed:
Reinforce community living guidelines with residents.
Distribute personal care items to clients.
With Restoration staff, arrange for birthday and holiday celebrations for clients.
Document and respond to critical incidents
Cleaning/Organization - Monthly:
Check supply of client welcome kits and assemble new kits if necessary
Clean, sanitize, and prepare newly vacated bedrooms to be ready for new client arrivals
Maintenance and Supplies:
Perform safety checks (outlet covers, storage of toxic cleaners, etc.) and resolve any safety concerns
Document all household maintenance issues in the Facilities Log and ensure communication amongst staff
Shovel and/or salt shelter steps, and path on the back patio in inclement weather
Document all visitors, and volunteers, in daily log
Prepare written and verbal reports as requested. Obtain and Maintain CPR certification
Qualifications:
Ideal candidate will have a Bachelors in Psychology, Sociology, Christian Counseling, LCSW, or related
field (or equivalent lived experience and/or work experience)
Experience working with women or people who have worked with diverse populations and particularly
populations that have suffered abuse (DV, trafficking, sexual assault, etc)
Previous experience in a residential, community setting is preferred
Must possess strong conflict management skills
Must understand the difference between living in community verses managing an institutional environment
Must have a big heart and thick skin!
Personal, active relationship with Jesus as Savior
Immediate Supervisor: Christine McDonald, Program Director; September Trible, Executive Director
Salary: Based on experience and education
Open Date: 02/01/2015
Updated: 03/31/2015
To apply: send resume to September@restorationhousekc.com
