Residential Care Staff chez The Rescue Mission

Resident Advocate  

Great Opportunity to GROW Your Career in the Human Services Field.  

• Are you looking to pursue a career that really makes a difference? 
• Do you have a passion for helping people?  

Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”
 

We have a Resident Advocate role open at The Rescue Mission. The starting rate for this role is $15/hour plus shift bonuses ($1/hour for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift and $3/hour for weekends) Below is the schedule we need to fill: 

•  Full-time 3rd shift, Saturday - Wednesday, 12 a.m. - 8 a.m.

 
Full-Time Benefits 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

We have a full-time 2nd shift and 3rd shift opening for a Resident Advocate at our 404 E Washington location. Plus, a part-time 1st shift weekends Resident Advocate at our Charis House location. Starting rate of $15/hour plus shift bonuses!  

Summary/Objective  

The Resident Advocate assures appropriate services are provided for residents and ensures the safe and smooth operation of the house during the assigned shift. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Orients, and supports participants staying at The Rescue Mission; assists participants with basic needs, and ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information, notifies appropriate staff members, especially Case Managers, of situations requiring action or extra attention.
• Ensures rules are followed to provide a safe environment for participants. This involves administering drug and breathalyzer tests and supervising various common areas of The Rescue Mission.
• Reflects personal integrity in attitude and behavior toward guests, volunteers, participants and staff.
• Performs various rounds on the premises and facilitates the participant sign in process. 
• Completes items that were unfinished on previous shifts such as updating Mission Tracker software, statistical work and communication information, updating the supply of forms and filing.
• Responds to emergency situations and refers to the needed resources internally and externally.

Other Duties  

• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Attend monthly Life House staff meetings.
• Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Training and Experience  

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience in related field preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities  

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through until completion
• Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations, and maintain flexibility
• Good observation skills of the environment and the people within it
• Self-motivated
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.