Life Coach - Charis House
Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”
We have a couple full-time openings at The Rescue Mission's Charis House (5920 Decatur Rd). Starting rate of $15/hour plus $1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift and $3/hour for weekends! Below are the schedules that we are looking to fill:
- Full-Time 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Full-Time 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday, 12 a.m. - 8 a.m.
- Part-Time 2nd Shift, Every other Saturday - Sunday, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision
- 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Position Description
The Life Coach provides direct care, advocacy, and life coaching to participants and ensures a safe, structured, and supportive environment within The Rescue Mission’s facilities. This role combines oversight of daily operations with a focus on individualized support and growth for each participant. The Life Coach should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Welcomes, orients, and supports participants staying at The Rescue Mission; offers emotional and spiritual support throughout their stay, assists participants with basic needs and administers drug and breathalyzer testing when necessary.
- Ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines by conducting regular walk-throughs of the facility, supervising communal areas, and maintaining overall order and safety.
- Offers leadership and guidance to participants by modeling integrity and accountability and provides immediate feedback to supervisors concerning progress/challenges of Life House participants.
- Maintains accurate and complete records, logs, and incident reports containing pertinent information, records updated information in the electronic record and communicates relevant updates of clients to supervisors and Case Managers.
- Responds calmly and effectively to crisis situations, coordinating with staff and external service providers when needed.
Other Duties
- Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
- Attend monthly Life House staff meetings.
- Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
- Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education Training and Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1 year of experience in related field required.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through until completion
- Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations, and maintain flexibility
- Completion of Trauma Informed Care training.
- Good observation skills of the environment and the people within it
- Self-motivated
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
- Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
- Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
Interested candidates can apply by clicking here