Job Type: Part-time weekends - On-Call - Men's Team
Pay Range $21.00 - $23.00
Weekend Shifts: Between the hours of 7am - 6pm
The On-Call Certified Peer Support Specialist must be a servant-leader that is committed to assisting clients (individuals temporarily experiencing homelessness) to become stable and assist each client to obtain jobs, cars and housing.
Please review our “New life Plan” at www.raleighrescue.org.
Responsibilities
- Coaching & encouraging individuals who have experienced some of the following--domestic violence, unemployment, substance abuse, mental health challenges, homelessness.
- Passion for serving & training our Clients (individuals temporarily experiencing homelessness) that live at the Raleigh Rescue Mission.
- Proactively build relationships and encourage clients in the program, including sitting with clients during mealtimes, volunteer activities, and engaging in meaningful conversations
- Provide the first level of client support via phone and desk services and redirect client to the proper channel for follow-up
- Listen to clients, pray with clients, and communicate with the entire Raleigh Rescue Mission team to provide feedback and insight on client status
- Lead fun activities on the floor in the evening and on the weekends
- Train and show clients how to complete chores and respect common spaces, emphasis on doing life skills with clients not just telling them what to do
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Peer support specialist certification, preferred
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional customer service to diverse groups of individuals
- Experience discipling or mentoring other people in a Christian context
- Strong administration and data entry experience
- Demonstrated experience documenting client information
Organization Mission: Raleigh Rescue Mission considers every position one of Christian ministry and every person a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all the Raleigh Rescue Mission team members have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith. Every team member is expected to believe in and adhere to our Core Values of compassion, prayer, collaboration, excellence, and development.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Can you work at least 2 weekends per month if needed?
- Why would you be the best person to support Raleigh Rescue Mission clients and join our team?
License/Certification:
- peer support certification (Preferred)
- Driver License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh, NC 27601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
