Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.

Advocates serve the Mission as a whole, and as a member of their specific Program team and report to their Associate Directors in South County Light House. This position reports to the South County Lighthouse Director and is a non-exempt position that provides support, advocacy, leadership, resourcing, documentation, and encouragement in partnering with clients toward successful Program completion or transition.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities

To serve as a resourceful Advocate in supporting our guests toward achieving success while employing a trauma informed approach to care

• Responsible for carrying a case load ranging from 15-20 guests.
• Meets regularly with guests to provide support, assess Program progress, and troubleshoot barriers toward overall wellness and successful housing outcomes.
• Demonstrates a measurable understanding and implementation of trauma informed practices and Motivational Interviewing techniques while interacting with guests in the delivery of services.
• Collaboratively facilitates establishing guest's goals for their time at SCL.
• Assists in identifying and determining measurable steps to meet guest's goals and expected outcomes: (1. Encounter God 2. Experience recovery 3. Job Training & Placement 4. Establish Housing 5. Enlist Support Network)
• Refers students to appropriate internal and external resources (mental health, housing, legal, etc.)
• Provides services focused on enhancing the guest's ability to independently solve problems, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self-coordinate their own care.
• Taking on additional duty of leading: Project lead, Homeless court, CES, etc.
• MT data quality control
• Attends offsite events as an advocate representative

To maintain student/guest case notes and other documentation as needed and appropriate

• Maintains a minimum established standard of client notes, reports, and other necessary documentation as trained and required.
• Secures supplementary information such as employment, medical, education, or other records.
• Distributes passes as appropriate and according to Program guidelines.
• Collaboratively and sensitively guides clients to stay within Program limits and expectations.

To provide spiritual leadership and guidance for Mission students/guests

• Serves as primary spiritual touch point for students about resourcing, counseling, referring, praying, guiding toward greater wholeness as part of the established Partnership Plan
• Connects students that express willingness and desire to an appropriate faith community as part of establishing a community support network.

To represent our Mission, Vision, and Values and continue to grow professionally and spiritually.

• Embody a Mission-wide perspective beyond the specific program you serve.
• Remain mindful of the organization's Mission and Vision as a filter for all we do.
• Embody the Mission's organizational values: Faith, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence
• Intentionally participate in spiritual disciplines and practices that continue to grow your relationship with Christ.
• Willingly engage to resolve conflicts with co-workers, students/guests, and community partners as necessary

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Minimum bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Development, Ministry or related field from an accredited institution (or commensurate experience). MSW preferred.

Experience: Preferred 2 years full-time work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, various addiction challenges, mental illness and/or dually diagnosed is preferred. Nonprofit experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); typing (min 35 wpm); coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully; exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions; attentive to detail; prioritize effectively; effective oral and written communication skills; eagerness to learn and be trained; work both independently and as part of a team; provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular, timely attendance.

Special License/Certification: None

Travel/Transportation: The incumbent must travel on a regular (or periodic) basis, as the job requires. The incumbent must have reliable transportation (public transportation may be acceptable depending on the purpose of travel). If the incumbent receives authorization to use a Mission vehicle to perform duties, he or she must present a current California driver's license and a good driving record to be placed on the Mission's insurance policy.

MANAGERIAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbent has no supervision of paid staff. The incumbent has regular supervision of clients in job training assignments and external volunteers.

ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent works in a group office that is generally clean and comfortable. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will.

The incumbent works in a residential setting, which consists of individuals who may have a mental or physical disability or illness.

Physical resources may be limited, and in some cases, are donated.

X

Must work evenings, overnights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

X

Must be on-call or participate in an on-call rotation (if available)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The incumbent may spend most of the time sitting, speaking and listening. He or she is expected to travel on a regular (or periodic) basis, as the job requires (see Qualifications above). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please see chart below for further physical requirements.

X

Bending

Jumping

X

Pushing

X

Squatting

X

Carrying

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching

X

Twisting

Climbing

X

Lifting

Running

X

Walking

Crawling

Picking

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Grasping

X

Pulling

X

Sitting

10-key

Lift 0-10 pounds

Lift 10-20 pounds

Lift 20-30 pounds

X

Lift minimum 30 pounds

X

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

X

Operate office equipment such as, computer, printer, telephone and fax

X

Drive vehicles, trucks, forklifts and other equipment (current licenses required)

Work around equipment and machinery

X

Walk on uneven ground

Exposure to excessive noise

Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals

Work at heights

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment

X

Work with biohazards such as bloodborne pathogens, sewage, waste, etc.

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