CLA Community Life Ambassador

SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC•San Diego, CA

3d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Community Life Ambassador (CLA) supports San Diego Rescue Mission programs by promoting clients’ health, safety, and accountability and helping create a stable, safe environment in which they can pursue healing. The role supports program objectives and operational integrity, while reflecting the Mission’s values in interactions with clients, staff, and the public. On-call CLAs provide flexible staffing coverage when full-time or part-time CLAs are unavailable or when other staffing needs arise. Weekend and overnight availability are preferred. Employees are expected to represent the San Diego Rescue Mission by adhering to its Statement of Faith and biblical principles, being prepared to share the hope of Christ respectfully, and living out the Mission, Vision, and Values of Faith, Compassion, Excellence, and Integrity. They are also expected to remain rooted in Scripture, prayer, and a biblical community; model servant leadership; support colleagues; and demonstrate humility, approachability, and openness to feedback and growth.

Requirements

High school education level.
Adhere to the San Diego Rescue Mission Statement of Faith and uphold biblical principles in work and life.
Be prepared to share the Good News of Jesus Christ gently and respectfully.
Live out the Mission, Vision, and Values of the San Diego Rescue Mission in personal and public life.
Spend intentional time in Scripture and prayer and remain rooted in a biblical community.
Model servant leadership and support San Diego Rescue Mission staff.
Maintain a coachable, approachable, humble spirit and remain open to feedback, growth, and guidance.

Nice To Haves

Weekend availability.
Overnight availability.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned floors to support clients’ safety and well-being and assist on other floors.
Connect intentionally with clients to provide support and spiritual engagement.
Support clients in meeting program expectations, including attendance, curfew, alcohol and drug screening, smoke breaks, hygiene, dorm cleanliness, and medication audits.
Apply trauma-informed care, conflict-resolution, and de-escalation techniques when interacting with clients.
Work collaboratively with other departments to meet organizational and client needs.
Facilitate student admissions and discharges.
Maintain program cleanliness, including washing laundry, stripping beds, and cleaning empty dorms, community rooms, and refrigerators.
Provide leadership and intervene in emergency situations.
Recognize suicidal or homicidal ideation and provide trauma-informed crisis interventions.
Maintain shift notes, reports, and required documentation according to department standards.
Provide basic administrative support.
Maintain professional boundaries.
Promote community engagement, assist with Mission events, and accompany clients on outings as needed.
Support and participate in ministry-wide activities and chapels as applicable.
Collaborate across functions to uphold trauma-informed practices and protect client dignity.