Weekend Relief Staff Portage House

Do you have educational credits in psychology sociology or social work and the desire to work in a half-way house settingThis position offers those interested in this field the chance to gain real life experience!

Portage County Health & Human ServicesPortage 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