For Water Street Mission to fulfill its mission and purpose, it is critical for all staff to participate in the development and maintenance of a healthy Christian Community. By living out our faith with one another and creating a space where our guests are invited to experience that community with us, we participate in lives being restored. Even as some positions have minimal direct contact with guests, each staff member has an essential role in forming and maintaining Christian community. The love of Christ, evidenced in our Water Street community, is the real impetus for change with our guests.

Job Summary: A Life Coach Assistant will support guests through a personal progressive plan of renewal by partnering with a team of Life Coach Supervisors (LCS), Senior Life Coaches (SLC), Life Coaches (LC), and other Residential Ministries staff by actively participating in a healing environment and the core values of Water Street Mission.

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Part-time

All Water Street Mission Staff must be:

1. Willing to sign the Water Street Mission's Statement of Faith.

2. A current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church.

3. Able to fully support the Water Street Mission's Core Values and Ministry Philosophy.

Essential Functions:

Culture and Values

• Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.

• Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.

• Encourage restoration in the lives of coworkers and guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.

• Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Work every other weekend.

• Work holidays as assigned in the staff rotation.

• Be present in and manage Providence Day Shelter.

• Float to all areas as assigned by Life Coach Supervisor, Senior Life Coach, or Life Coach functioning as shift lead.

• Assist with Dining Hall coverage during mealtimes.

• Assist guests with showers, laundry, storage, and check-in for Providence Day Shelter.

• Assist guests in obtaining needed items (clothing, toiletries, etc.).

• Assist in Children's Ministry as assigned.

• Oversee and manage guest attendance during chapel.

• Communicate guest's needs to Senior Life Coach or Life Coach.

• Assist in preparing rooms/beds for new guests in Providence Night Shelter, Family Emergency Shelter, and all Residential areas.

• Assist with room/bed assignment changes and out cycles for all guests.

• Assist in managing and stocking supplies for all Shelter/Residential areas.

• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep for all Shelter/Residential areas.

• Refer guests in crisis to Life Coach Supervisor, Senior Life Coach or Life Coach.

• Attend weekly Life Coach Team Meetings.

• Maintain accurate guest information, including reporting and data management.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education: A minimum of 2-3 years' work experience in the area of Human Services, specifically mental health, social services and/or addiction recovery. Competency in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Outlook and ability to work with a clinical database is essential. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Reports To: Day Life Coach Supervisor and/or Director of Residential Ministries

Physical Demands:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; frequently = 34%-66%; continuously = 67%-100%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Stand, walk, or sit - Continuously

• Use of fine motor skills - Continuously

• Bend, squat, kneel, and reach – Continuously

• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds - Occasionally

• Weekend and evening availability – Continuously

Christian Life:

Water Street Mission is a privately funded 501(c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry that is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and purpose statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.

• Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.

• Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.