WLR - Weekend Coordinator (PT)

Rockford Rescue Mission•Rockford, IL

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About The Position

Rockford Rescue Mission considers every position part of its ministry and essential to the team. Staff must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, subscribe to the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Core Values, and be willing to lead or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions, chapel, and sharing the Gospel. The Weekend Coordinator supervises and coordinates client activities and in-house work assignments for women participating in the Women’s Life Recovery Program during weekend hours, and helps ensure the safety and security of the RRMM building complex housing the program. The role also involves documenting program activities, providing spiritual encouragement, and supporting the Mission’s Christian values and purpose. The position requires sitting about 50% of the time, occasional travel to various locations, the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and standing for extended periods, reaching, and bending.

Requirements

Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
High school diploma or GED.
Active membership in a local Christian church.
Compassion toward poor, needy, and homeless people.
Strong leadership qualities and character traits including integrity, trustworthiness, and responsibility.
Respect, gentleness, and accountability when interacting with Recovery Program clients.
Engage in safe and healthy work practices on the premises and at off-site facilities.
Be teachable and function as a team player.
Obtain a J03 license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor clients’ in-house work assignments and performance.
Assist with transportation for Recovery Program clients attending medical, mental health, employment, and other necessary appointments, as well as Saturday shopping trips.
Supervise Sunday operations and be available to residents who remain in-house due to illness on Sunday mornings.
Conduct random and as-indicated drug screenings with Recovery Program clients.
Supervise resident visitor hours.
Monitor medicines needed by residents during the weekend shift.
Transport residents as needed.
Document Recovery Program activities and file records appropriately, including daily log books, incident reports, and client and guest files.
Write resident observations.
Assist in other areas of ministry or perform other assigned duties.
Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.
Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors, and pray for and with them.
Ensure actions and policies reflect the Mission’s Christian values and purpose.
Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15–19.
Memorize monthly Scripture, the Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and other spiritual gatherings.
Attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training and participate in annual spiritual growth training using organization-selected curriculum.
Take an active part in ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of staff, volunteers, and Mission guests.