Resident Manager-Bakersfield ARC-Live In Position

Resident Manager-Bakersfield ARC-Live In Position

Job Category: Other Professionals & Managers Requisition Number: RESID024615

Posted: June 15, 2026

Full-Time

Bakersfield ARC Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center Bakersfield, CA 933014904, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Residence Manager (Men's Program)

Department: Program

Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: 16.90/HR

Immediate Supervisor: Administrator for Program

General Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Objective: Under the direction of the Administrator for Program, the Residence Manager is responsible for the management of their respective men's or women's residence facility and beneficiaries. As a Program team member, he/she promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through their attitudes, life experience, willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and staff. Encouragement is given to the incumbent to continue seeking training which will enhance his/her ability to work more effectively with beneficiaries.

Minimum Requirements: • High School graduate or equivalent (GED). • Program graduate with continuing involvement in a program of recovery is preferred, but not required. • Ability to supervise beneficiaries as revealed by experience, training, and/or interview. • Possess a valid Driver's License for state of employment with acceptable driving record required. (Note: California employees must have a 'Class B' with passenger endorsement within 45 days) • Integrity, resourcefulness, initiative and evidence of self-improvement. • Demonstrate ability to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program as stated in the Mission Statement. • If chemically dependent, shall be free of and have had at least one year free of any chemical abuse or dependency.

Essential Job Duties

Facility Management:

• Ensure proper maintenance of grounds and buildings, scheduling needed repairs and other maintenance work within guidelines provided by the Administrator for Program.
• Provide routine supervision of residence desk (where applicable), canteen, laundry, and janitorial staff including such training as needed in canteen operations, laundry operations, proper phone procedures and customer relations for reception desk, and appropriate safety requirements for cleaning supplies.
• Supervise inside and outside workers for special projects or repairs.
• Order needed supplies for proper operation of the residence.

Beneficiary Supervision/Other:

• Provide orientation of new beneficiaries and communicate all program and residence requirements.
• Assign rooms/beds including private rooms in accordance with set procedures. Conduct random locker checks as required by review standards, but not less than once per month.
• Monitor, facilitate, supervise beneficiary activities including prescription medications, house meetings and devotions, and adding items to Personal Property Statements.
• Provide short-term crisis counseling.
• Provide recreational programming for residents. Participate in all activities at the residence, maintaining open relationships with all beneficiaries.
• Supervise and/or administer Breathalyzer testing when requested by Program staff or when beneficiaries return to the residence.
• Oversee urine test specimen collection; ensure proper security procedures are followed including labeling and transport.
• Act as a role model for beneficiaries, both as a resident of the ARC and as an individual in recovery, via personal conduct, appearance and general behavior.
• Prepare and submit ARCC-210 forms in accordance with current policies as required.
• Make security rounds each evening before retiring.
• Ensure that fire drills in the residence are conducted and documented on a regular basis (minimum 2 times annually).
• Maintain good order and discipline without favoritism in accordance with ARCC policies.
• Discharge, when appropriate, those beneficiaries whose behavior warrants such a consequence.
• Help coordinate special events at the facility in cooperation with the Administrator for Program. These events include (but are not limited to) holiday events, retreats, intern dinners, and others as scheduled.
• Drive a Salvation Army passenger van as part of regular duties; this may include transporting beneficiaries to/from Work Therapy Units (WTU) including stores; outside meetings; Chapel, and other appointments.
• Maintain necessary records and statistics as directed.
• Coordinate vacation time with Administrator for Program in advance to ensure that coverage for all functions is provided.
• Know ARC Safety Regulations for the residence and ensure that staff and beneficiaries follow these requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and laws to help maintain program integrity.
• All overtime must have prior written approval of the Administrator for Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator for Program.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School or Equivalent or better.

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