Job description

Hope Lives Here!

At Nashville Rescue Mission, you'll be empowered to influence and impact lives. Join our team today!

Nashville Rescue Mission is actively seeking a full-time* Community Living Advocate *to join our Women's Life Recovery Program team. Are you the right person?

Position Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

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You’re Strong In Your Faith*
Sharing the love of Jesus Christ is at the heart of this position. Your job is to communicate the Gospel and model Christian character to Life Recovery Program participants. Are you prepared to share your testimony? Conduct aftercare groups? Maybe even teach a class?

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You’re A Great Communicator*
When a Life Recovery Program participant needs to talk, can you stop what you’re doing and listen? Being open and making yourself available to those in need is a big part of this job. You’ll also need to communicate with a variety of other staff members in different capacities, so the transition between staff is seamless.

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You’re A Diplomat*
Can you handle problems and conflict fairly, balancing justice and mercy, and exemplifying discernment and thoughtfulness? Knowing the rules and following the rules comes along with the territory. The right person for this position monitors and readily corrects program participants, when necessary, and does so with grace.

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You’re A Leader*
There are times when you will need to put out fires and maintain morale. A strong leader will demonstrate empathy and patience in dealing with those who might not share their vision. They motivate rather than criticize, because strong leaders understand the effect they have on those around them.

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Essential Duties: *

• Continuously makes rounds of the facility and is continuously seen throughout the entire program (i.e. work therapy, common areas, dorms, etc.)
• Conducts Life Recovery Program counseling, as needed, i.e. conflict/problem resolution.
• Assists in the disciplinary process flow when necessary.
• Assists in scheduled and random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Participates in special events, activities and meetings, including staff meetings, trainings and assigned committees as requested by the Director.
• Take roll call at all activities during shift.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position.
• Keeps log of shift events in ClientTrack.
• Print and post daily chore, roll call and phone sheets. Replenishes forms in designated areas.
• Dispenses over-the-counter medications, daily medication observation, and monthly update of medication sheets.
• Log sign in/out of Transitional House participants and performs Breathalyzer screenings.
• Wake up participants at 5:45 a.m.
• Records breakfast roll call, exercise attendance and laps.

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Other Duties: *

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director.
• Relieves Receptionist for meal breaks and fills in when Receptionist is out.
• Assists in emergency procedures and/or evacuations.

Qualifications:

• Basic office equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED with preferred 2 – 3 years in biblical recovery.

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Physical Factors: *Regularly include standing, walking, sitting and climbing stairs. Regularly includes reading, typing/computer usage, speaking, lifting up to 25 pounds. Able to drive a 15 passenger van.

Nashville Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered community dedicated to providing hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity to the hungry, homeless, and hurting in Middle Tennessee.

We are always looking for extremely talented individuals to join our growing team of men and women who are focused on helping the homeless and hungry in our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.91 - $18.64 per hour

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