Pathway Ministries – Position Profile:

Women’s Facility Community Care Specialist

Pathway Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. Pathway Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Pathway Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Employee Commitments upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Our Mission / Purpose: To create pathways out of poverty through Jesus with our neighbors in need.

Our Vision: To see the Kingdom of Christ advance in Peoria and beyond through human flourishing.

Our Values:

The Pathways Team will be passionately:

· Gospel-Centered

· God-Dependent

· Call-Motivated

The Pathway Organizational will be committedly:

· Kingdom-Minded

· Community-Focused

· Partnership-Oriented

Our Strategy: To cultivate supportive relationships with strategic partners to provide compassionate crisis care that leads toward collaborative and transformational pathways.

Our Objectives: For those we serve to have hope and flourishing life, demonstrated by:

· A lasting relationship with Christ

· Affordable, Independent Housing

· Sustainable Employment and Income

· A life of sobriety and clarity

A vibrant and viable Church connection

Position Overview: Responsible for facility care, cleaning, light maintenance, and overall appearance of the “Women’s Residential Center” Facility and grounds. Must complete daily/weekly and monthly check-off lists and schedule maintenance issues on the maintenance app. Keep an inventory record and order supplies as needed. Maintain the cleanliness of and schedule light maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) on Pathway vehicles at the women’s location. The person in this position will coordinate with the Women’s Renewal Facilitator and Pathway Advisor team utilizing students for job readiness training and be willing to supervise students and make ministry assignment schedules for students to complete.

Full-time daily hours/varying as needed

Reports to: Women’s Residential Center Coordinator

Coordinates with: Pathway Ministry Operations Team

Oversees: Renewal and Next Step students as assigned

Qualifications / Experience:

· Must have an understanding of the Gospel and be able to share it with the women we serve

· Must be a self-starter and self-motivated with gift of organizational leadership and administrative skills to plan and help meet ministry goals.

· Must demonstrate a vibrant, growing personal relationship with and love for Jesus.

· Must possess valid driver’s license with safe driving record.

· Experienced or interest in learning to complete all operations, schedules and processes of the Women’s Residential Center and have a teachable spirit.

· Ability to perform light maintenance duties

· Ability to supervise students; build ministry assignment schedules for students and assist with monthly student evaluations

· Must agree with Pathway Ministries Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision and Values and meet Employment Commitments

Role duties / Responsibilities

· Daily check of guest rooms and coach guests how to keep their rooms aligned with ministry cleanliness and organization

· Coordinates with Pathway Facility and Maintenance Coordinator on all maintenance issues. Use the Maintenance App to schedule, request and finalize maintenance issues.

· Coordinate with Renewal and Pathway Advisor team working with Next Step & Renewal students assigned to facility care; assigning tasks and supervising students

· Oversees the details and completion of all scheduled operational activities - daily, monthly, annually etc.

· Maintain consistency with daily/weekly/monthly check off lists/scheduled tasks etc. for all areas of the building and grounds

· Keep an inventory record and order supplies through the provider on a weekly/as needed basis and keep records

· Complete weekly check off list on fleet vehicles, checking all fluids, filling as needed and other basic vehicle care. Notify Operations team when maintenance issues are needed

· Help with volunteer groups as they serve in or around the women’s facility

· Drive students to and from Ministry Assignments

· Complete intakes and assume the role of Community Care Specialist as needed, including evening shift

· Pay attention to detail maintaining a safe, clean environment for guests and staff

· Willingness to assume all tasks assigned by the Women’s Residential Center Coordinator

Required Skills:

· Must possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with challenging and diverse personalities is essential.

· Must be supportive of Pathway Ministries and its policies.

· Team Player able to work with all ministry partners.

· Interpersonal: Relating to team members and clients in a considerate manner which demonstrates dignity, respect and understanding resulting in effective and positive influence.

Team Operational Values: Commitments we hold each other accountable to in order to function as an effective team

· Mission/Vision First: We value our vision first and our specific ministry area second. The big picture of our Mission and Vision defines our ministry. Our specific ministry area submits to this greater vision.

· Relationship: We value healthy relationships. We are a team and we will seek to know each other as people first and colleagues in the ministry second.

· Silence is Not an Option: We value all opinions, and we have permission to speak and question. Our yes is our yes and or no is our no.

· Listening: We value active listening so we will seek to understand first before seeking to be understood.

· Confidentiality: We value open, honest, safe communication so we will hold our conversations in confidence. We will respect and honor each other, and there will be no “triangles”.

· Conflict Resolution: We value creative tension, we realize conflict as our friend, and we will embrace it in a Godly and professional manner rather than avoid it.

External Covenants:

· Commitment to growing relationship with Christ

· Pathway Ministries Covenant of Faith and Practice

Department Outcomes / Goals:

TBD

One position is a part-time overnight shift on Thursday, Fri, and Saturday and the second part-time position varies evening and weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL 61614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person