New Journey Advocate

Milwaukee Rescue Mission; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts with employer

Life and Disability Insurance

401K with employer contributions

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Education assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Milwaukee Rescue Mission in Milwaukee, WI seeks a New Journey Advocate to guide program participants through transformation. You will provide oversight, connect with each participant, and create a safe, structured environment to overcome barriers while modeling Christian faith.

This full-time role requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Shift coverage includes evenings and one weekend per month; a faith-based, value-driven work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Christian man with servant’s heart able to relate to others in a diverse population
• 2–3 years case management or ministry experience preferred
• Authentic, eager and influential role model; motivate and inspire
• Computer literacy and ability to navigate industry software
• Ability to case note clearly according to best practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication and mentoring skills

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to New Journey program participants
• Intentionally connect with each participant to engage their desire to change
• Create a safe, stable, and structured environment to overcome barriers to transformation
• Demonstrate the gospel as the foundation for a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Facilitate skills and action steps for ongoing change
• Perform first aid and/or life saving measures if necessary

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring skills

Time management

Organization

Team player

Reliability / punctuality

Computer literacy

Case notes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field (social work, theology, education) preferred

Tools

Industry software

Job description

New Journey Advocate

Position: New Journey Advocate

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job Id: 1610

# of Openings: 1

Safe Harbor – Division for Men. The Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s programs for men range from meeting their short-term emergency needs, to providing longer term services that can help them break free from addictions, find and keep a job, build confidence and self-esteem and turn their lives around. All with a spiritual foundation.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 8:00am-4:00pm (4 days per week), 2:00pm-10:00pm (1 day per week) & 1 weekend per month (2pm-10pm).

Location

Central Campus, 830 N 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53233

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to New Journey program participants
• Intentionally connect with each participant in a way that engages his desire to change
• Create a safe, stable, and structured environment to help participants overcome barriers to life transformation
• Demonstrate the gospel as the foundation for experiencing a life-transforming relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ
• Facilitate the necessary skills and action steps for ongoing change
• Perform first aid and/or life saving measures if necessary

Qualifications

• A Christian man with a servant’s heart who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population
• High School diploma or equivalent GED required; Bachelor’s degree in applicable field (social work, theology, education) preferred
• 2-3 years case management or ministry experience preferred
• An authentic, eager, and influential role model with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Computer literacy and the ability to navigate industry software
• Ability to case note clearly and according to best practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
• Detail orientated with excellent organization and follow through skills
• Lead by example
• A flexible, team player
• Ability to handle physical workload and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected
• Have a genuine concern for the salvation and spiritual welfare for all those encountered through the ministry of MRM, seeking to model and share the hope of the gospel within the established responsibilities of this position.
• A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
• Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
• Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Benefits

• Hiring Range $21.57-$23.84 hour (+ shift differential when applicable) based on candidate qualifications and experience
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with generous employer contribution
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Education assistance
• Free onsite parking
• Business Casual/Casual Dress

Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.