What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Life Advisor-Women's Center position at Gateway Mission?
About Us
Our mission is to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus by providing housing and programs for the homeless and less fortunate. Our vision is to equip each person we serve to follow Jesus and live as a productive citizen.
Job Summary
The Community Life Advisor provides guidance, accountability and fosters Christ honoring relationships among students enrolled in a residential discipleship program known as Forge. (This position serves female students.)
Why a Community Life Advisor at Gateway Mission? If you're passionate about seeing lives transformed, this may be the place for you. Join a team of dedicated men and women who have been called by Christ to help accomplish this mission.
Duties
- Plan and coordinate regular positive community building activities for all students that will facilitate a greater sense of belonging.
- Conduct regular/random drug and alcohol tests of students assuring student sobriety is maintained.
- Schedule and coordinate new intakes to provide an entry that is welcoming and promotes a healthy community.
- Approve and validate all passes for time away from the program in accordance with community and tier guidelines.
- Assign daily residential chores and conduct unannounced inspections of student sleeping areas, ensuring cleanliness standards are maintained in all student areas.
- Assign and verify completion of weekly kitchen chores/workstation assignments (including weekend assignments).
- Work closely with other staff (i.e., Resource Manager, Counselors, Guest Advocates.) to coordinate services for the students.
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Personal Qualifications
- Practicing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ
- Be an active member of a local evangelical church community
- Desire to meet the physical needs and spiritual needs by sharing the good news of the Gospel.
Education and Experience
- Minimum high school graduate; college degree and/or formal Bible training strongly preferred
- Experience/knowledge of what God is doing through the ministry of Rescue Missions preferred
- Minimum of 1-3 years ministry or related experience preferred
- Experience/knowledge of helping individuals who struggle with addiction issues and their need for accountability
- Experience/knowledge connecting/teaching Biblical concepts and how to apply to everyday life (Biblical relevancy)
- Experience/knowledge of homelessness culture preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to organize and communicate effectively – written, verbal and electronic communication
- Ability to empathize and set appropriate boundaries
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, data entry)
- Ability to obtain chauffeur’s license to assist with transportation needs required
Physical
- Stand, sit, walk, climb stairs regularly; lift, bend, crouch occasionally to perform job functions
- Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
- Read, write, and interpret written documents
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds regularly
- Limited exposure to environmental hazards including blood borne pathogens, air borne pathogens, bodily fluids
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Ministry: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,000 - $38,500