Life Coach

Life Coach
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 a full-time opening for a Life Coach at The Rescue Mission's Charis House (5920 Decatur Road Fort Wayne, IN 46816)
This will be a second shift schedule with an hourly rate of $16.00.
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 advocacy and life coaching to participants, assures appropriate services are provided for participants and ensures the safe and smooth operation of the house during the assigned shift. 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

• Provides leadership to other Life House staff and participants.
• Provides immediate feedback to supervisors concerning progress/challenges of Life House Participants.
• Orients, and supports participants staying at The Rescue Mission; assists participants on an assigned shift with basic needs, and ensures safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information, notifies appropriate staff members, especially Case Managers, of situations requiring action or extra attention.
• Ensures rules are followed to provide a safe environment for participants. This involves administering drug and breathalyzer tests and supervising various common areas of The Rescue Mission.
• Reflects personal integrity in attitude and behavior toward guests, volunteers, participants and staff.

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
• Completion of Trauma Informed Care training
• 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
• 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.