THE PROVINCE OF ST. JOSEPH OF THE CAPUCHIN ORDER

Jefferson House Health and Safety House Manager – Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the

Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-

brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic human

needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.

Jefferson House is a twelve-bed residential treatment facility for indigent males seeking to

reclaim their lives from addiction. The Health and Safety House Manager will work afternoons

and ensures a healthy and safe environment for residents and staff while coordinating daily living

operations of the facility in conjunction with the House Coordinator and Counselors.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the Capuchin Charism and Provincial Mission,

• Monitor house and grounds for needed cleaning and repairs

• Supervise outside maintenance for landscaping and snow removal

• Ensure residents complete assigned cleaning detail; manage tool and supply log

• Monitor safety of house including smoke detectors, boiler, evacuation drills

• Complete monthly health and safety reports

• Interact with residents daily offering support

• During shift conduct routine safety checks of house and grounds and residents

• Orient new residents to use of equipment, tasks and routine of house

• Available to drive residents to meetings or appointments

• Assist House Coordinator with purchasing

• Monitor resident behavior reporting concerns to program staff

• Prepare routine reports on safety checks and preventative maintenance

• Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and standards

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, Chauffer’s license or ability to attain,

Willingness to be trained as Peer Support Specialist, Knowledge of health and safety

requirements for residential care facilities, Basic understanding of substance abuse disorders and

treatment principles, Ability to work a flexible schedule including some holidays, Effective

communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Review of resumes and applications will begin immediately.

Interested candidates can apply by:

1. Pick up application at the Conner Soup Kitchen
2. Submit letter of interest and resume to:

employment@thecapuchins.org Include House Health and Safety Manager in the

subject line.

(Or)

3. Attention: Human Resources
Re: House Health and Safety Manager

Conner Soup Kitchen

4390 Conner

Detroit, MI 48215