Description

Position  Description

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious.  We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.  Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.  Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Position Summary: The Guest Services Coordinator (GSC) provides services of care for shelter guests assigned to them during their residency at Wheeler Mission and general guest support. This includes assisting the GSC II and GSC Ill with evening/weekend activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Brief description of duties in order of priority

Resident Support: Assists with the daily operation of programs and creates a welcoming environment. Daily the GSC: 

• Checks guests in and out using guest software, in accordance with Wheeler policies and procedures. Inform staff of any guests not returning through written form.
• Provides guests with guidance when needed and appropriate, using approved techniques and scripture.
• Assists with monitoring meals, ensuring that assigned daily tasks are complete.
• Collaborates with other staff in facilitating nightly activities for the guests and supervises these activities.
• As appropriate to role, mediates disputes and records the incidents leaving this information for the Director and other program staff.
• Greets volunteers, showing them to their volunteer area and providing supervision as needed.
• Assists with special events and other program duties as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities: Performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the program operations Regular administrative duties include:

• Meets daily with team members and supervisor to review any guest changes and situations that need to be addressed.
• Participates in daily, weekly and other regular program meetings.
• Completes paperwork, incident reports, answers email, and keeps on top of required reporting.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  

This position has no direct reports but may be asked to assist in the supervision of program guests and volunteers. 

Physical Requirements:

To perform the essential job functions of this position, with reasonable accommodations, a candidate must be capable of performing many physical functions including: 

• Walking short distances with the ability to walk up and down stairs
• Physical dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment
• Physical ability to perform normal office functions including sitting for prolonged periods of time and the endurance to remain standing for prolonged periods of time
• Strength to lift office supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds.

Other Requirements for Employment

• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Post offer acceptable background check required for all positions
• All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test. This drug and/or alcohol testing may occur any time after the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment.