Life Coach Associate - Charis House

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.”

Pay

Starting rate of $15/hour plus shift bonuses ($1/hour for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift and $3/hour for weekends).

Schedule

• Part-time 2nd shift, every other weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

About the role

The Life Coach provides direct care, advocacy, and life coaching to participants and ensures a safe, structured, and supportive environment within The Rescue Mission’s facilities. This role combines oversight of daily operations with a focus on individualized support and growth for each participant. The Life Coach should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

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.
• Attends quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Attends monthly Life House staff meetings.
• Demonstrates The Rescue Mission’s Core Values: Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in related field required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Completion of Trauma Informed Care training.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

• 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
• 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