Care Team Leader, Sister's Recovery House

Light Of Life Rescue Mission•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Light of Life Rescue Mission is a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. We are a ministry certified as a 'Best Christian Workplace' by BCWI, a national institute that consults faith-based organizations. Light of Life seeks a part-time Care Team Leader for Sister's Recovery House, our facility for single women. This person will work on-site to help clients gain understanding of issues and work toward stability in a grace-filled environment. Reporting to the Women and Children's Program Manager, the Care Team Leader will uphold House safety while walking closely alongside the clients to understand each woman's unique challenges, opportunities and relationships while providing guidance on the path to recovery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; college courses a plus
Knowledge from formal and experiential training in drug and alcohol recovery plus mental illness, preferred
If in life recovery, current track record of at least 3 years healthy stability
Familiarity with Office365 and cloud-based software

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead weekly House Meetings
Oversee monthly Community Meetings
Coordinate and support volunteers to help with in-house activities
Oversee and dispense any medications determined by client care plans and assist with drug screening as necessary
Input notes into the online system and provide incident reports
Conduct random urine drug tests as needed
Attend Light of Life staff meetings
Address all safety, maintenance, and facility issues with the Light of Life maintenance team
Conduct apartment inspections and assign chore responsibilities to maintain the house as a safe and clean environment
Transport clients in Mission vehicles including a 15-passenger van
On-going communication with the Women & Children's Supervisor
Attend Women & Children's Long-Term Program meetings and other evening events
Walk alongside clients as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel through actions and words.
Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment.
Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of Light of Life.
Exhibit love for Jesus, co-workers, and clients.
Help the clients make choices that are justifiably in their eternal best interest.
Practice effective stewardship of all resources.
Model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting, and a growth-oriented lifestyle.