What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women Resident Counselor position at The Gospel Mission?
The Women's Shelter position is a full time position, 40 hours a week, rotating schedule with being off every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Women’s and Children’s Shelter, the Women’s Resident Counselor is responsible for providing daily devotions, conducting intakes with potential residents, overseeing the safety of all residents, communicate information to other employees, answer phone calls, and complete stats and bed list forms.
Reports to: Director of Women’s and Children’s Shelter
Required:
Must be willing to sign the Gospel Mission Statement of Faith; and Marriage and Sexuality Statement, and be a member of a local Bible believing church.
Position Responsibilities
1. Able to provide daily devotions
a. Be a student of the Word of God
b. Conduct devotions when required
2. Able to conduct and complete thorough intakes, using approved assessments and forms.
3. Oversee the safety of all residents throughout your shift.
a. Being aware of everyone who is in the building.
b. Reporting and documenting incidents.
4. Able to supervise the activities of the women and children.
5. Be able to communicate effectively shelter information with other resident counselors for shift exchange.
6. Answer all phone calls and convey messages in a timely and professional manner.
7. Complete daily stats and bed list forms.
8. Attend weekly and/or bi weekly meetings.
Education and Experience
1. Required: High School Diploma
2. Preferred: 2 years of experience working with homeless or low income people.
Skills/License/Certifications
- Computer – Microsoft products
Physical Demands/Work environment
- Office (Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying etc.)
- Outdoors (walking, extreme temperatures, etc)
- Indoors (steps, standing, lifting, carrying, etc)
- May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset guests or visitors
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18