Care Support Specialist - Men's Shelter

Light Of Life Rescue Mission; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement plan with match after 6 mos

Job summary

Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Care Support Specialist to work with individuals facing homelessness, recovery, and mental illness. You will participate in daily operations of residential and shelter programs, monitor residents, transport clients, and document outcomes.

This role requires weekend daylight shifts and flexible evening and weekday hours; candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and a PA driver's license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery and mental illness preferred.
• PA Driver's License with clean driving record required.
• Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of our Men's Residential Program, High Commitment Shelter, Emergency Shelter, Meal Ministry, as well as other associated outreach functions.
• Monitor the building and its residents.
• Transporting clients.
• Data entry to document outcomes and allocate resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation techniques

Calming presence

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge of recovery and mental illness (preferred)

Job description

Light of Life Rescue Mission is seeking a full-time Care Support Specialist. Those serving in this role will work with people in varied circumstances related to homelessness, recovery, and mental illness. This position requires the candidate to work during the weekend daylight shifts and also be comfortable with flexible evening and daylight shifts during the regular work week.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the daily operations of our Men's Residential Program, High Commitment Shelter, Emergency Shelter, Meal Ministry, as well as other associated outreach functions
• Monitor the building and its residents
• Transporting clients
• Data entry to document outcomes and allocate resources.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships with diverse groups of clients and volunteers
• Must be able adapt to changing situations, utilize de-escalation techniques, engage with a calming presence, and exhibit clear thinking
• Must model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting, and a self-evaluative lifestyle
• PA Driver's License with clean driving record required

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery and mental illness preferred

Light of Life Ministries Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following employment.
• Light of Life also offers a retirement plan with match program after 6 months of employment.

Light of Life is committed to maintaining a drug-free community. Due to the nature of our ministry serving some who struggle with issues of addiction or drug abuse, our staff may not use or consume controlled substances like marijuana, even when prescribed by a physician.