Men's Shelter Client Advocate

Atlanta Mission; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate service. As a Client Advocate, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting individuals on their journey to stability and success. This dynamic position involves building meaningful relationships, motivating clients, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure impactful outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a mission-driven culture where your contributions help shape lives and foster hope in the community.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to maintain stability and achieve personal goals.
• Build close relationships with clients and motivate them.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

Personal Coaching

Problem Solving

Public Speaking

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: The Shepherds Inn - Atlanta, GA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Do you feel called to work in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to work where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Join us at the Atlanta Mission, where we make a difference in the lives of over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational, and spiritual guidance. We witness radical life transformations.

The Client Advocate is a vital member of our ministry, serving by building and strengthening relationships with clients, understanding their needs, providing solutions, and working to remove barriers to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to maintain stability and achieve personal goals
• Build close and durable relationships with clients
• Encourage and motivate clients to reach their personal and professional goals, challenging them to excel
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with team and clients to ensure success
• Prepare and produce accurate individual reports on client data
• Document client progress using client management systems
• Assist clients with transportation arrangements and driving as needed
• Comply with established metrics
• Coordinate client attendance for activities and meetings
• Facilitate client classes and meetings

Qualifications

You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:

• Humbly Serve: Live, love, and lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward: Wisely use the time, talents, and treasures God provides
• Courageously Innovate: Strive for excellence, continuously learn, adapt, and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate: Appreciate and recognize God's work in all stakeholders
• Strength in Unity: Embrace oneness and kingdom-focused unity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Well organized, diligent, and reliable
• High energy with the ability to engage others towards common goals
• Experience serving as a personal coach in one-on-one and group settings
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective public speaking skills for groups

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary (standing, walking, sitting)
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Ability to communicate accurately
• Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs
• Peripheral vision and depth perception