Life Coach Associate

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries•Fort Wayne, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Life Coach Associate Great Opportunity to GROW Your Career in the Human Services Field. Are you looking to pursue a career that really makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping people? 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 one part-time Life Coach opening at our Charis House location. Starting rate of $15/hour plus shift bonuses ($1/hour for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift and $3/hour for weekends). Below is the schedule needing to be filled: Part-time 2nd shift, every other weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
1 year of experience in related field required.
Valid Driver’s License.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.
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.