What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Program Chaplain position at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission?
Job Details
Job Location
Hope Place - Seattle, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
20.46 - $28.65 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Are you looking for a way to use your gift to help others? Do you have a heart to come alongside others who are trying to improve their lives? Do you want to work for a company that's made it on the Best Christian Workplace 5 years in a row? If so, we want to talk with you.
As a Recovery Program Chaplain, you will provide high quality spiritual leadership and support to guests and staff of the Mission and Mission programs. You will do this by holding bible studies, weekly chapel, and being available to provide spiritual guidance to guests and team members as needed.
Pay Range : $20.46 - $28.65 Hourly
The above pay range is a guideline. For candidates who meet the qualifications of the job, the Mission's Compensation Philosophy is to target the 40th - 50th percentile of the range. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final pay rate to be offered. Factors include (but are not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training as well as internal equity, market and other business considerations.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm.
How you will serve
- Due to the sensitive nature of these essential job duties we are only able to consider females for this position.
- Provide pastoral care for all guests in WCM programs
- Conduct pastoral counseling when needed and recommend an appropriate plan of action for any guest you meet with.
- Become familiar with Genesis addiction recovery curriculum.Meet weekly with supervisor and recovery team to discuss the status of any pertinent program information.Maintain caseload and meet with guests one-on-one as needed to help them walk through their spiritual journey.
- Record, report, and maintain required records and statistical information
- Work with team to lead daily community devotion
- Develop and lead Bible studies for guests
- Conduct interviews with new program guests to gauge their spiritual journey, complete spiritual journey assessment, recommend next steps in their discipleship journey
- Connect guests with local churches & celebrate recovery programs while in program and upon graduation
- Maintain a positive, pleasant, professional Christian attitude. Work with other staff to forge and model transparent and supportive Christian relationships, which will serve as a leading example for recovery program women.
- The Mission accepts and encourages the involvement of volunteers at all levels in the organization. All staff is encouraged to assist in the creation of meaningful and productive roles in which volunteers might serve in the organization. All employees are expected to interact positively and cooperatively with our volunteers.
- Attend and participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required.
How we support each other
How you qualify
Clean driving record
Benefits
All regular fulltime employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package :
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires frequent use of computers, keyboarding, and talking on the telephone. Frequently uses good judgement and cognition to problem solve and support guest needs. Occasionally will stand, balance, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and reach with hands / arms. Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds and walks using stairways to climb to multiple floors within the facility. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Statement of Faith
His virgin birth (Luke 1 : 35, John 1 : 1-2, John 1 : 14)
Mission Statement
To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.
Vision Statement
To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored
Pre-Employment
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.
Salary : $20 - $29
