Residential Advocate

3 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, United States The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGreat 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 opening at The Rescue Mission's Charis House. Starting rate of $15/hour plus a $3/hour shift bonus The specific schedule that we need to fill is every other Saturday - Sunday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Summary/Objective

The Resident Advocate assures appropriate services are provided for residents and ensures the safe and smooth operation of the house during the assigned shift.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Orients, and supports participants staying at The Rescue Mission; assists participants with basic needs, and ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information, notifies appropriate staff members, especially Case Managers, of situations requiring action or extra attention.
  • Ensures rules are followed to provide a safe environment for participants. This involves administering drug and breathalyzer tests and supervising various common areas of The Rescue Mission.
  • Reflects personal integrity in attitude and behavior toward guests, volunteers, participants and staff.
  • Performs various rounds on the premises and facilitates the participant sign in process.
  • Completes items that were unfinished on previous shifts such as updating Mission Tracker software, statistical work and communication information, updating the supply of forms and filing.
  • Responds to emergency situations and refers to the needed resources internally and externally.

Other Duties

  • 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.

Education Training and Experience

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience.
  • 1 year of experience in related field preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through until completion
  • Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations, and maintain flexibility
  • 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.

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