Life Coach Associate - Charis House

The Rescue Mission; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision

403b Savings Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP

Group Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Life Coach Associate for Charis House. This part-time role starts at $15/hour with shift bonuses: $1/hour for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift, and $3/hour for weekends.

You will welcome and support participants, maintain safety, document records, and coordinate with staff; require an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes, orients, and supports participants; offers emotional and spiritual support.
• Ensures safety and adherence to house guidelines; conducts regular facility walk-throughs.
• Provides leadership, records progress, and communicates updates to supervisors.
• Maintains records and incident reports; updates electronic records.
• Responds to crises and coordinates with staff and external service providers.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Listening skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Trauma-Informed Care

Basic computer skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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.”

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Life Coach Associate - Charis House
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 opening at our Charis House location. Starting rate of $15/hour plus shift bonuses ($1/hour for 2nd shift, $2/hour for 3rd shift 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.

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

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

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year of experience in related field required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good listening 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.