PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION

DEPARTMENT: New Life Ministry for Men

WORK LOCATION: The Harbor

REPORTS TO: Community Life Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time, Nonexempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 2020

TYPICAL HOURS REQUIRED: Combination of weekday evenings and weekend shifts

THE HARBOR  

The Harbor is a community of refuge and restoration that cultivates understanding, healing and purpose in the lives of men who have suffered from homelessness, addiction and other life traumas. The one-year, Christ-centered residential program integrates addiction recovery, life skills training, vocational development and spiritual growth in a safe, highly relational environment. The ministry team of staff and volunteers serves to model Christ-like living to support the up to 38 participants in achieving lasting transformation.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Community Life Specialist is responsible to provide The Harbor (TH) program participants with continued growth in spiritual formation, addictions recovery, life skills and relationships in the evenings and weekends. The Community Life Specialist will: ensure a Christ-centered atmosphere in the evenings and weekend by facilitating evening devotions, planning and supporting activities and events, hosting volunteer groups/individuals and proactively leading the community towards hope; ensure a calm and relationally healthy atmosphere by addressing conflicts that arise, using growth tools and including all participants into the community; ensure continued growth in life skills by holding participants accountable to program guidelines, and maintaining overall order and safety; ensure implementation of program structure by performing a variety of operational activities such as urinary analysis, room checks, med call, facility checks, and evening schedule oversight. 

ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• TH program participants receive consistent programmatic care and experience in the evenings and weekends by maintaining program purposes, guidelines, and tone resulting in continued growth of all participants
• TH program participants receive necessary structure to stay focused in the evenings and weekends through planning and implementing activities, leading the overall schedule, facilitating evening devotions and providing other opportunities for engagement
• TH program participants develop relationships with individuals and groups from local churches through a variety of volunteer-based activities and events such as Evening Meal Hosting or Bible Studies  
• TH program participants receive growth in addictions recovery through implementation of necessary growth tools, providing accountability and compassionate care, and inviting all to participate in the community
• TH program and facility operations are maintained to PRM standards through supporting a variety of activities such as UA’s, Med Call, Facility Lock Up and walk-thru, evening meal, vocational duties, visitations, and attendance accountability
• TH Daytime Program Staff are able to integrate evening participant behaviors into their ministry through Evening Shift Report, effective communication and follow up around significant events

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

• Clearly share the Gospel in individual and group settings as women seek spiritual healing and discipleship
• Maintain a prayerful posture, remaining attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit, following His lead at all times
• Use biblical principles in addictions recovery, spiritual formation and life skills training so that program participants grow into Christian maturity in all areas of life

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• All program participants, volunteer staff and visitors entering TH consistently experience the Portland Rescue Mission ministry culture of Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servants through modeling, teaching, and encouragement
• Participants experience lasting relational and spiritual growth through peer-to-peer interactions due to supporting and encouraging of all participants to adopt a life posture of serving others
• A peaceful and calm atmosphere is cultivated by staff who are actively collaborating through conflict or difficult situations, viewing challenges as opportunities, and serving as examples for all members of the PRM community, especially in regard to resolving personal conflicts promptly
• Cultivate grateful service by celebrating God’s transformational grace at work in people’s lives and the community
• TH staff collaborate to discern changes in individual and community health and quickly respond with compassion and wisdom
• Program participants at TH receive consistent and fruitful spiritual care in compliance with the New Life Ministries manual, foundational ministry principles and strengths-based approach to individual and team growth, resulting in the accomplishment of the PRM Ends Statement
• TH staff are equipped to participate in the care of each program participant by having access to current information regarding the status of each participant through the use of the available documentation tools (Evening Shift Report, DAP case notes in the Resident Tracker Database)
• Provide general training and support to the Community Life Intern by modeling PRM principles, providing consultation as needed and collaborating towards ministry goals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General awareness and knowledge of chemical dependency, addiction recovery and discipleship
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values and mission of Portland Rescue Mission
• Ministers as a highly-relational, Christ-centered, joyful servant
• Prompt and thorough in job performance, self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned
• Creative and logical problem solving, able to learn quickly
• Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & VALUES

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith
• Spiritual maturity as defined by traditional Biblical Standards
• Able to gracefully maintain boundaries and hold others accountable to community guidelines
• Adheres to Portland Rescue Mission's Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
• Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting men, women and children
• A pleasant, gentle, grace filled manner toward others
• Possess and demonstrates excellent integrity
• Composed and professional
• Strong team player

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone, fax and voicemail
• Computer
• Copier and related office equipment

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

In this and any position with Portland Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee.  Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of Portland Rescue Mission services.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional supplemental insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/personal) starting at 3 weeks per year
• Short term medical leave pay (accrual of 1 week per year with no maximum)
• Positive, purposeful, and supportive work environment
• Healthy work-life balance

MISSION STATEMENT

We share the Word of God and demonstrate the love of Christ to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness or addiction.