Full Time Recovery Support Staff for Men

Washington City Mission; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christian ministry involvement

Leadership development training

Community outreach opportunities

Job summary

Washington City Mission is seeking a Full Time Recovery Support Staff for Men to facilitate residents' growth towards independence. This hands-on position involves acting as a role model, enforcing rules, and assisting in leadership development.

Applicants should have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. An environment that promotes Christ-centered teamwork, this position is crucial for ensuring safe living conditions for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to establish and maintain boundaries.
• Experience working with individuals in recovery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster growth towards independence for residents.
• Model positive behavior and enforce rules.
• Conduct safety rounds and checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Ethical and trustworthy

Problem-solving

Education

GED or above

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position: Full Time Recovery Support Staff for Men

Location: Washington, PA

Job Id: 315

# of Openings: 0

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Reporting to the Men's Recovery Support Staff Coordinator, the Recovery Support Staff –Level 2 is responsible for fostering and facilitating growth towards independence of residents of the City Mission. This position serves as a positive role model to residents, enforces the rules and regulation of the City Mission, and is a ministry role that involves interaction with residents and is a very active role on campus. It offers leadership development and training of new residents, assists in scheduling and ordering supplies, and participates in safety drills and processes. Staff make a minimum of three rounds per shift through several buildings, involving climbing stairs and some lifting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individual must have the ability to communicate well in group and individual situations; establish rapport with residents and other staff; establish and maintain boundaries. One main role of a Shift Manager is to provide a safe environment for the residents to reside in.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold, promote, and encourage the organizational culture and core values of Christ-centered teamwork, outreach, and assistance to the homeless.
• Maintain healthy, clean, safe, and secure living environments by following and enforcing City Mission standards and procedures.
• Provide direct support to Head Shift Managers.
• Conduct Roll Call Devotions.
• Hand out medication.
• Complete house rounds, checking rooms, common areas, and the grounds.
• Check sign‑in sheet.
• Administer random urines.
• Complete maintenance requests.
• Check meeting slips.
• Collect resident passes.
• Retrieve resident mail.
• Monitor camera.
• Answer door.
• Check safety of house.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Committed Christian with a heart for the homeless and a desire to share the ministry of CM with others.
• Highly ethical, trustworthy, and professional.
• Organized with good analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Team player, active participant in CM ministry.
• Levelheaded, purposeful in reactions, proactive in problem‑solving.
• Computer skills to complete intakes and update items in the system.
• Complete shift reports and fill out the log book.
• Current driver's license, with ability to drive at night.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Applicant must have GED; an Associate’s Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree is strongly suggested.
• Strongly suggested that applicant have worked with individuals in Recovery, typically with dual diagnoses.
• Any equivalent combination of the above.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS

Climbing stairs – at least 3 flights of stairs. Must be able to walk at least one city block three times in an eight‑hour shift.

Requirement

The City Mission is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non‑profit, Christian ministry. All employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to share the Gospel and participate in ministry activities. Employees must subscribe to City Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed, and adhere to the City Mission Employee Handbook.