Search & Rescue Specialist

Description

As an Search and Rescue Specialist, 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 3 years in a row? If so, we want to talk with you.

The Search and Rescue Specialist, you have the opportunity to be part of the solution to help our homeless neighbors living on the streets within King County. This position will directly support the Outreach Ministries' efforts to end homelessness one person at a time by providing personal engagement, key resources, and the opportunity to share the Good News and the UGM recovery programs.    

What you will do 

• Be a Light of Christ to our Homeless neighbors living on the street in King County in praying with them and sharing the Gospel.
• Offer shelter options and coordinate homeless guest intakes and transportation to appropriate shelter/recovery programs. 
• Drive between various encampment locations within King County and follow-up with homeless guests.
• Prepare and stock Search and Rescue Van’s with seasonal items such as blankets, food, clothing and hygiene items to distribute to guest in need.
• Have an understanding and working knowledge of local key resources directly related to homelessness in King County.
• Coordinate nightly registered volunteers utilizing VHUB volunteer system.
• Build volunteer relationships and community to inspire and multiply impact to those we serve.
• Prepare nightly and monthly statistical/narrative reports.
• Maintain and record timely records of guest interactions and CARE plans within Clarity database.
• Work closely with the Outreach Administrator to accomplish goals set for Search and Rescue.
• Attend all Mission meetings and training sessions, as required.
• Participate in awareness campaigns with Marketing Dept.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  An Associate Degree is highly preferred.
• 1 year of experience working in a social services setting (social welfare, human services, addition services, etc.) is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Web-based programs. HMIS training a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Training Certification and HMIS Training Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
  • Clean driving record
  • No current suspensions or revocations in the last 3 years
  • At least 21 years of age

Benefits

All regular fulltime employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Medical / Vision with generous dependent coverage
• Dental - 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Basic Life Plan 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products (Aflac and Guardian)
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; bend, stoop or reach.  Frequently exposed to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.  Occasionally will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Regularly lifts up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the infallible, authoritative Word of God.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right-hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.

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 : $18 - $23