Care Team Leader

Light Of Life Rescue Mission • Pittsburgh, PA

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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 Case Manager - Care Team Leader. 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

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative, able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to show genuine Christian love to clients
• Ability to build relationships and show interest in others.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• 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
• 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• HMIS experience and knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Making decisions about the day-to-day care of clients.
• Providing case management and advocacy for clients, working as a liaison between the client and other organizations involved in client care.
• Tracking clients' care plan progress through one-on-one discussions and using our online client management system, MissionTracker.
• Facilitating groups and/or classes.
• Networking with related service providers to access needed services for clients and ensuring delivery.
• Providing input and support into Care Team decisions.
• Making decisions about any proposed activity that does not follow Light of Life principles, is unhealthy or harmful to recovery.
• Participate in the ministry of Light of Life Rescue Mission and walk alongside clients sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them through actions and words.
• Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of Light of Life while following the processes described in the Light of Life staff handbook.
• Practice Christlike stewardship of all resources.
• Subscribe to and embrace Light of Life's Statement of Faith, Values, and Principles.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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