Growth Support Staff Member (Womens Ministry)
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Portland Rescue Mission
Portland Rescue Mission
Growth Support Staff (Women's Ministry)
Job Description
Department:Women's Ministry
Work Location:Shepherd's Door
Reports to:Pastoral Growth Support Manager
Employment Status:Part Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Effective Date:November 2014
Typical Hours Required:Midnight- 7:30 AM ( possible on call opportunities for other shifts)
General Description of Work
The Growth Support Staff position holds a high level of immediate responsibility for the safety of residents of Shepherd's Door during evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. The person in this role will work in collaboration with the Recovery Staff to ensure that residents experience consistency of program, grace in crisis and support as needed.
It is critical that the person hired for this role is confident in setting appropriate boundaries with residents, while extending grace and thoughtful hospitality. Understanding and/or experience of addictions recovery is a strong plus.
The Growth Support Staff provides a strong ministerial presence largely through prayer and specific guidance/accountability for individual resident needs.
Essential Functions
Develop ministerial relationships with Shepherd's Door residents which provide support and encouragement in their ongoing growth, as well as trouble-shooting issues as they arise.
Responsible for overseeing activities of residents that takes place during this shift (i.e. Signing In and Out, conducting UA's as necessary, upholding nightly curfews, medication accountability and access, assisting with vocational assignment completion, etc.)
Facilitate a weekend and/or nightly environment that promotes peaceful and restorative rest.
Compassionately, calmly, and decisively handle any issues that may arise throughout the shift.
Proactively maintain a high level of safety and security by proficiently handling security systems, phone calls, entry doors, and resident safety crisis as they may arise.
Maintain documentation of overnight activities, observations and ongoing ministry feedback.
General Functions
Model and facilitate accountability, Christ-likeness, self-discovery, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Actively engage in ongoing prayer and intercession throughout the night for individual residents, Shepherd's Door needs/concerns, and other areas as led.
Maintain relationships with the Recovery Team at large to ensure the creation and maintenance of unified New Life Recovery principles and practices.
Other Duties as Assigned
In this and any position with Portland Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of Portland Rescue Mission services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in similar field
Full understanding of Shepherd's Door purpose, objective and strategic plan
Experience in Microsoft Windows software
Ability to multi-task
Self-starter
Prompt and thorough in job performance
Creative and logical problem solving
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
Personal Attributes & Values
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith
Spiritual maturity as defined by traditional Biblical Standards
Adheres to Portland Rescue Mission's Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting men, women and children
A pleasant, gentle, grace filled manner toward others
Developed relational and listening skills
Possess and demonstrates excellent integrity
A pro-active communicator and problem-solver with a bias toward action
Composed and professional
Strong team player and self-starter
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted
Equipment Used
Telephone, fax and voice mail
Computer
Copier and related office equipment
Mission Statement
We share the Word of God and demonstrate the love of Christ to transform the lives of homeless and addicted people.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Portland Rescue Mission
Portland Rescue Mission
Growth Support Staff (Women's Ministry)
Job Description
Department:Women's Ministry
Work Location:Shepherd's Door
Reports to:Pastoral Growth Support Manager
Employment Status:Part Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Effective Date:November 2014
Typical Hours Required:Midnight- 7:30 AM ( possible on call opportunities for other shifts)
General Description of Work
The Growth Support Staff position holds a high level of immediate responsibility for the safety of residents of Shepherd's Door during evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. The person in this role will work in collaboration with the Recovery Staff to ensure that residents experience consistency of program, grace in crisis and support as needed.
It is critical that the person hired for this role is confident in setting appropriate boundaries with residents, while extending grace and thoughtful hospitality. Understanding and/or experience of addictions recovery is a strong plus.
The Growth Support Staff provides a strong ministerial presence largely through prayer and specific guidance/accountability for individual resident needs.
Essential Functions
Develop ministerial relationships with Shepherd's Door residents which provide support and encouragement in their ongoing growth, as well as trouble-shooting issues as they arise.
Responsible for overseeing activities of residents that takes place during this shift (i.e. Signing In and Out, conducting UA's as necessary, upholding nightly curfews, medication accountability and access, assisting with vocational assignment completion, etc.)
Facilitate a weekend and/or nightly environment that promotes peaceful and restorative rest.
Compassionately, calmly, and decisively handle any issues that may arise throughout the shift.
Proactively maintain a high level of safety and security by proficiently handling security systems, phone calls, entry doors, and resident safety crisis as they may arise.
Maintain documentation of overnight activities, observations and ongoing ministry feedback.
General Functions
Model and facilitate accountability, Christ-likeness, self-discovery, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Actively engage in ongoing prayer and intercession throughout the night for individual residents, Shepherd's Door needs/concerns, and other areas as led.
Maintain relationships with the Recovery Team at large to ensure the creation and maintenance of unified New Life Recovery principles and practices.
Other Duties as Assigned
In this and any position with Portland Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of Portland Rescue Mission services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in similar field
Full understanding of Shepherd's Door purpose, objective and strategic plan
Experience in Microsoft Windows software
Ability to multi-task
Self-starter
Prompt and thorough in job performance
Creative and logical problem solving
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
Personal Attributes & Values
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith
Spiritual maturity as defined by traditional Biblical Standards
Adheres to Portland Rescue Mission's Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting men, women and children
A pleasant, gentle, grace filled manner toward others
Developed relational and listening skills
Possess and demonstrates excellent integrity
A pro-active communicator and problem-solver with a bias toward action
Composed and professional
Strong team player and self-starter
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted
Equipment Used
Telephone, fax and voice mail
Computer
Copier and related office equipment
Mission Statement
We share the Word of God and demonstrate the love of Christ to transform the lives of homeless and addicted people.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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