Care Support Specialist - Women's Shelter

Care Support Specialist - Women's Shelter

Light of Life Ministries is a leading non-profit in Pittsburgh. We seek guest services team members that are outgoing, empathetic, and persuasive.

Specifically, we're recruiting Care Support Specialists for our Women's Shelter. These individuals will work with people in varied circumstances related to homelessness, recovery, and mental illness. Work hours typically include weekend daylight shifts as well as evening, night, and daylight shifts during the regular work week.

We believe each person is created uniquely by God and therefore is endowed with value and dignity. Light of Life is committed to building a staff community that reflects the diversity of His creation. ~ Jerrel Gilliam, Executive Director

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the daily operations of our Women's Emergency Shelter, Meal Ministry, as well as other associated outreach functions.
• Direct clients and guests to services during their visits to the shelter.
• Monitor the building and its residents.
• Aid in transporting clients or making arrangements for their transport.
• Data entry of notes and statistics into a computer system.

Due to the interface with the clients, Light of Life considers every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and as such, requires employees to:

• Participate in the ministry of Light of Life Rescue Mission and walk alongside clients sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through actions and words.
• Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of Light of Life.
• Practice effective stewardship of all resources.
• Subscribe to and embrace Light of Life's Statement of Faith, Values, and Principles.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships with diverse groups of clients and volunteers
• Must be able to handle crisis and unexpected situations with calm and clear thinking
• Must model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting, and a self-evaluative lifestyle
• PA Driver's License with clean driving record required
• Computer literate

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of drug & alcohol recovery and mental illness preferred

Light of Life offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and other benefits, which begin the 1st of the month following employment. Light of Life also offers a 401k match program after 6 months of employment.

*Applicants are encourage to submit a cover letter with their resume.

Light of Life is committed to maintaining a drug-free community. Due to the nature of our ministry serving some who struggle with issues of addiction or drug abuse, our staff may not use or consume controlled substances like marijuana, even when prescribed by a physician.