Life Coach Associate

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc; Westchester (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

403b Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Group Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc is seeking a Part-time Life Coach for the Charis House location. The role focuses on direct care, advocacy, and life coaching to participants in a safe, structured environment. You will supervise daily operations and support growth for each participant.

Requires 1 year of related experience and a valid driver’s license. The position offers 2nd shift with weekend rotation, benefits including medical/vision, a 403b plan with company match, PTO,

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in related field required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Completion of Trauma Informed Care training.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and supports participants, offering emotional and spiritual support.
• Maintains safety and order within the facility through regular walk-throughs.
• Provides leadership and feedback to staff while monitoring participant progress.
• Maintains records and communicates updates to supervisors and Case Managers.
• Responds calmly to crisis situations and coordinates with external providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Trauma Informed Care training

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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 one part-time Life Coachopening at our Charis House location.Starting rate of $15/hour plus shift bonuses($1/hour for 2ndshift, $2/hour for 3rdshift and $3/hour for weekends). Below is the schedule needing to be filled:

• Part-time 2nd shift, every other weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.
• Medical Insurance
• 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

Position Description

The Life Coach provides direct care, advocacy, and life coaching to participants and ensures a safe, structured, and supportive environment within The Rescue Mission’s facilities. This role combines oversight of daily operations with a focus on individualized support and growth for each participant. The Life Coach should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Welcomes, orients, and supports participants staying at The Rescue Mission; offers emotional and spiritual support throughout their stay, assists participants with basic needs and administers drug and breathalyzer testing when necessary.
• Ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines by conducting regular walk-throughs of the facility, supervising communal areas, and maintaining overall order and safety.
• Offers leadership and guidance to participants by modeling integrity and accountability and provides immediate feedback to supervisors concerning progress/challenges of Life House participants.
• Maintains accurate and complete records, logs, and incident reports containing pertinent information, records updated information in the electronic record and communicates relevant updates of clients to supervisors and Case Managers.
• Responds calmly and effectively to crisis situations, coordinating with staff and external service providers when needed.

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

• 1 year of experience in related field required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through until completion
• Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations, and maintain flexibility
• Completion of Trauma Informed Care training.
• 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.