Recuperative Care Specialist

About Us Sprout Organization runs Recuperative Care — a program funded through Medi-Cal (CalAIM Community Supports) for people who've just been discharged from the hospital but have nowhere safe to go to recover. Without a place like ours, many of these folks would end up back on the street, back in the ER, or back in the hospital within days. We give them a safe place to stay, three meals a day, and a team that's there around the clock while they get back on their feet. Why This Job Matters As a Recuperative Care Specialist, you're the person our members see the most. You're not just watching over the house — you're often the first one to notice that someone's struggling, the one who makes sure they get to their follow-up appointment, the one who keeps things calm when tension builds, and the one who makes a scary transition (hospital nowhere to go recovery) feel a little more human. This is real community support work. It's not clinical care — you're not a nurse — but it's the kind of steady, attentive presence that keeps people from falling through the cracks. What You'll Actually Do Check in on every member during your shift — really check in, not just a walk-by — and notice if something seems off (pain, confusion, low mood, withdrawal) Walk the house on hourly rounds to make sure it's safe and calm Make sure meal times run smoothly; help make sure everyone gets fed and mealtime stays orderly Coordinate rides to doctor's appointments and help members stay on top of their follow-up care Welcome new members when they arrive and help them understand how the house works; support members as they prepare to move on Write clear, factual notes on what you observed and hand off anything important to the next shift De-escalate conflict calmly, and know exactly when to call 911, the supervisor, or the on-call nurse Help connect members to outside resources — housing help, community programs, follow-up care — by looping in the Supervisor or care team Who We're Looking For Someone who genuinely likes people and wants to help them through a hard moment Calm, observant, and reliable — the kind of person others count on Comfortable working independently and communicating clearly, in person and in writing Respectful of people's privacy and dignity, no exceptions Experience in caregiving, recovery work, or homeless services is a plus — not required High school diploma or GED, and able to pass a background check and health screening CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to get certified Good to Know This is a non-clinical, community support role — you won't give medications, do wound care, or provide hands-on personal care. Members manage their own health needs; our nurse and outside providers handle anything medical. Your job is presence, attention, and follow-through: noticing, documenting, coordinating, and knowing when to bring in the right help. Schedule Shifts available: 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, 11pm–7am (some weekends/holidays required). Occasional in-person meetings/administrative tasks at Sprout's office in Gold River, CA may also be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprout Organization