Do you have educational credits in psychology, sociology, or social work and the desire to work in a half-way house setting?This position offers those interested in this field the chance to gain real life experience!
Portage County Health & Human Services,Portage House Division, has an on-callWeekend Relief Staffopening. Portage House assists those who have been released from incarceration to integrate back into society. This position works mainly weekends and evenings.
2026starting pay is $16.39/ hour
What are the main job responsibilities?
House Coverage and Supervision, including;
- Maintains order and safety while typically the only staff member on duty during shift.
- Monitors residents' activities and whereabouts. Must remain in house for entire shift.
- Insures house rules, policies, and residents’ commitments are being followed.
- Answers phone, takes messages, and communicates to other staff regarding residents’ activities and behavior.
- Monitors visitors during shift.
Client Supervision, including;
- Attends weekly staff meetings. Attends Thursday evening meetings when necessary.
- Must be available to clients during shift. Supervises and interacts with clients, listens to their concerns, encourages positive behavior, confronts negative behavior.
- Responds to rule or policy infractions by writing disciplinary C-notes, may determine actions for minor C-notes, and records those actions.
- Participates in special house meetings while on duty.
- Records clients’ activities in log book, and writes other reports as necessary.
House Management, including;
- Responsible for house cleanliness during shift. Assigns and monitors residents’ house chores.
- Checks smoke alarms and conducts fire drills when needed. Monitors residents’ activities during emergencies to insure safety and state code compliance.
These are the skills and experience we are seeking:
- High school diploma or equivalency required. Minimum of six (6) credits of course work in psychology, sociology, social work, or related human services field, or comparable training or experience required.
- Group and/or individual counseling experience preferred.
- Experience dealing with halfway house clients preferred.
- Licensed driver with access to an insured vehicle preferred.
Portage County is an Equal EmploymentEmployer