Care Team Leader - Men's Life Recovery Program

Light Of Life Rescue Mission • Pittsburgh, PA

45d

About The Position

For 70 years, Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. We are currently seeking a full-time Care Team Leader - Life Recovery Program. This person will walk closely alongside clients to help them become self-aware of issues while creating a loving, grace-filled environment for them.
We believe each person is created uniquely by God
and therefore is endowed with value and dignity.
Light of Life is committed to building a staff community
that reflects the diversity of His creation.
~ Jerrel Gilliam, Executive Director
Due to the interface with the clients, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:
Walk alongside clients as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them through actions and words.
Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment so that the clients continue to mature in Christ.
Serve the clients in a Christ-like manner and practice a self-evaluative lifestyle.
Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of the healing environment while following the processes described in the LOL staff manual.
Exhibit love for Jesus Christ, the staff, and the clients.
Study the Christian Bible and apply the knowledge received/revealed to job duties and clients' specific issues.
Help the clients make choices that are justifiably in their eternal best interest.
Practice Christ-like stewardship of all resources.
Model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting, and a self-evaluative lifestyle.

Requirements

• Experience Social Worker, Counselor, or Mental Health professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field.
• Known as competent in the Social Work field.
• Organizes and executes multiple projects and is able to re-prioritize when a new issue arises to ensure a timely response.
• Makes decisions within broad parameters and understands costs and benefits associated with various options for work processes.
• Involves making decisions that affect not only the well being of Light of Life, but also directly the overall reputation of Light of Life, and staff's and client's best interests.
• Requires self-awareness and understanding of applying his/her giftedness to serve others and the community.
• The individual acknowledges his/her need and dependency on God for all things and becomes dedicated to God above all other forces.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Knowledge from formal and experiential training in drug and alcohol recovery and mental illness.
• Two to four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or licensed counselor preferred.
• Bible training a plus.
• HMIS experience and knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and oversees daily operation of programming for clients in the Life Recovery Program.
• Tracks clients' Care Plan progress through scheduled, weekly one-on-one sessions and data entry into MissionTracker database.
• Ensures complete and accurate data entry into MissionTracker client database for clients assigned to case load.
• Conducts weekly inspections of Life Recovery Program and/or Mental Health Program living quarters and communal spaces to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
• Administers weekly, random urine screenings to clients enrolled in Light of Life's Men's Residential Programs in collaboration with on-site laboratory technician and MRP Care Team.
• Networks with relevant and/or related service providers to access the services needed for clients and ensure delivery.
• Facilitates and develops curriculum for Men's Residential Program groups/classes/
• Has veto authority over any proposed activity that does not follow Light of Life policies and/or is deemed unhealthy or harmful to recovery.
• Exercises input authority into MRP Care Team decisions during weekly continuum of care meetings.
• Exercises communication authority over decisions affecting the policy or procedures of the Life Recovery Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following employment.
• retirement plan with match program after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level