House Coordinator / Chaplain

Washington City Mission; Thorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian nonprofit organization is seeking a House Coordinator and Chaplain to support homeless individuals in their transition to independent living. Responsibilities include developing individualized strategies, conducting assessments, providing client-centered treatment, and managing chapel services. Ideal candidates will be committed Christians with exceptional interpersonal skills and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The role requires case management skills and at least one evening shift per week. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a heart to assist individuals towards wholeness in Christ.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory motor vehicle report.
• Training, experience and certifications in mental health treatment prefered.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized strategies to improve clients' lives.
• Provide client-centered, culturally sensitive treatment.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and develop case plans.
• Connect clients with outside resources as necessary.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to function independently

Organized and self-directed

Assessment and treatment competencies

Good problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ordained minister or extensive experience

Job description

Miracles happen at City Mission every day. Barriers are broken. Lives are transformed. At every level of our organization, we need compassionate people with the heart to serve others. Make your career a calling at City Mission! If you want to spend your workday making a difference in the community, apply today! Need Help now, Contact us.

Location: Washington, PA

Job Id:298

# of Openings:0

House Coordinator and Chaplain

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Shepherd assigned group of clients in the residential program. Responsible for caseload of the assigned dorm/house (15-20 clients). Develop individualized strategies to improve their lives and support successful transition from homelessness to independent living. Provide client-centered, culturally sensitive treatment approach that promotes recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. Collaborate effectively with an integrated Program team to establish and execute plan for residents. This specialized position also manages and schedules chapel services and devotions for evenings and weekends with participating community churches. This position is highly interactive with the resident population throughout the shift and is continually monitoring the safety and security of the assigned house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold, promote and encourage, in word and deed, the mission statement and core values of City Mission.
• Secure and maintain all releases of information before discussing client needs with social service agencies or other permitted support people.
• Maintain the safety and security of the area and assigned group of residents.
• Provide case management for each individual in the assigned group. Develop support systems to meet residents’ needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to achieve independent living.
• Explain and reinforce City Mission program rules, requirements and offerings to residents. Assist them to comply and utilize the program for maximum possible results.
• Meet with clients on caseload on a regularly scheduled basis with frequently based on client needs.
• Use clinically effective methods that are rooted in Christ’s love and message with clients. Provides spiritual counseling and advocacy for residents.
• Manages chapel and devotions schedules, especially for evenings and weekends. Actively maintains relationship with participating church groups and confirms plans for attendance in advance of scheduled services.
• Conducts outreach to recruit new churches and maintains positive relationships with current collaborators in order to offer clients a full compliment of Christian faith options and perspectives.
• Connect with ministries in the community to provide opportunities for support for the residents.
• Refer clients to outside therapeutic, social service, educational, and medical resources if/when necessary.
• Conducts comprehensive resident assessments to collect environment, psychosocial, financial employment, housing, educational, and health information as appropriate to develop a case plan.
• Prepare and/or update curriculum, conduct and evaluate 2-3 classes/week.
• Conduct crisis intervention as necessary.
• Ensure residents full participation in all aspects of the program, including the Career Center offerings, vocational programming and training.
• Monitor and document progress of residents and address concerns as they arise. Maintain case management files.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, issue discipline as appropriate, and meet with residents with the results of any disciplinary decisions.
• Update service plans and set goals with residents throughout their stay. Participate in treatment and/or multidisciplinary teams.
• Meet established goals. Generate and maintain necessary reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Enter documentation into all Program specific databases.
• May transport or accompany residents as necessary to meet goals of service plan.
• Complete baptism classes with residents- offering monthly baptism opportunities.
• Offer at least 1 Bible study per week with the residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed Christian with a heart to assist broken individuals towards wholeness in Christ. (Ministry experience needed, Ordination preferred)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, articulate and collaborative.
• Ability to function independently and possess good problem-solving abilities/act with good judgment.
• Ability and willingness to communicate in writing and/or verbally with other treatment team members/clients.
• Must be organized, self-directed and have time-management skills.
• Assessment and treatment competencies specific to population being served.
• Ability to work at least one evening shift per week.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory motor vehicle report.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ordained minister or extensive experience leading Christian religious services and has in depth knowledge of the Bible.
• Training, experience and certifications in mental health and/or drug and alcohol treatment strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Able to climb stairs on a daily basis – frequently.
• Standing, Walking – frequently.
• Warehouse environment, walking on uneven surfaces – occasionally.

Requirement:

The City Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and “ending homelessness one life at a time”. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of City Mission;
• Subscribe to City Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed;
• Adhere to the City Mission Employee Handbook.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. — Colossians 3:23

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84 W. Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301

City Mission is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 25-1051749

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