Men's Community Life Specialist

Portland Rescue Mission • Portland, OR

10d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Men's Community Life Specialist contributes to Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry outcomes by providing coverage in the evenings and weekends, maintaining a Christ-centered ministry environment, supporting program participants life skills development, recovery progress and discipleship growth.

Requirements

• A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
• A calling to serve men impacted by homelessness and addiction
• Good understanding and experience in relational development, facility operations and community building
• Agreement with Portland Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
• A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry culture – Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant
• Basic understanding of homelessness and addiction recovery
• Proficient in documentation, organization, scheduling and activity planning
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in teams and supervising people is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide The Harbor (TH) program participants with a consistent programmatic care and experience in the evenings and weekends by maintaining program purposes, guidelines, and tone resulting in continued growth of all participants
• Maintain necessary structure and provide activities, times of devotion, and other engaging opportunities so program participants stay focused in the evenings and weekends
• Support TH program participants to develop relationships with individuals and groups from local churches through a variety of volunteer-based activities and events such as Evening Meal Hosting or Bible Studies
• Support TH program participants to receive growth in recovery and accountability by using the appropriate growth tools and inviting all to participate in the community
• Maintain program and facility operations to PRM standards through supporting a variety of activities such as UA’s, Med Call, Facility Lock Up and walk-thru, evening meal, vocational duties, visitations, and attendance accountability
• Inform daytime program staff of evening participant behaviors through Evening Shift Report, database notes, effective communication, and follow up around significant events

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• matching retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed