Transitional House Assistant

Position Summary

The Transitional House Assistant supports the Transitional House Coordinator in the daily operations of the House of Refuge. This position helps maintain a safe, clean, structured, and welcoming environment while assisting residents as they work toward stability and self-sufficiency. The Assistant also provides transportation for residents to approved appointments, employment, educational opportunities, and other program-related activities. This position works in a residential setting and may require occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call assistance based on programming needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Transitional House Coordinator with the day-to-day operations of the House of Refuge.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming living environment.
• Support the intake and orientation process for new residents.
• Assist with monitoring resident compliance with program guidelines, curfews, and house expectations.
• Encourage residents in achieving their individualized goals and maintaining personal responsibility.
• Provide transportation for residents to approved appointments, employment, educational programs, counseling, recovery meetings, and other program-related activities.
• Conduct routine house checks and report maintenance or safety concerns to the Transitional House Coordinator.
• Assist with inventory of household supplies and notify the House Coordinator when items need to be replenished.
• Support life skills activities, group meetings, and resident programming as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with organizational policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established safety procedures.
• Support other program related tasks as assigned by House Coordinator.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to transport residents safely using agency vehicles.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, social services, or residential programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish healthy professional boundaries while demonstrating compassion and respect.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a passenger vehicle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Hours may vary weekday, evenings, and weekends. Pay is based on education and experience.

Compassion Corsicana is a faith-based nonprofit organization that serves Corsicana Navarro County. Our mission at Compassion Corsicana is to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving neighbors in need of temporary relief, long-term restoration, and ongoing encouragement. Our goal is to help those facing financial hardships by providing temporary financial relief, food, and transitional housing for women and their children.