At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.

We are looking for a passionate follower of Jesus, who is out going, passionate, self-disciplined, able to establish boundaries, be solutions focused and is driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in our community by serving others. If this is you, the San Diego Rescue Mission invites you to join out team as a Community Life Ambassador.

A Community Life Ambassador (CLA) serves all San Diego Rescue Mission Programs and promotes community building, student/guest health, safety and accountability. Community Life Ambassadors support students/guests in their daily needs, creates a stable and safe environment necessary for a holistic approach to recovery and healing.

The CLA position is a part-time position and designed to give you an entry level opportunity to leadership in ministry. CLAs also involve tasks such as cleaning, laundry, organizing/sorting, intakes, discharges, mediation, crisis intervention, rounds, meal delivery, stripping of beds, etc. CLAs serve all Mission Programs and promote Student & Guest health, safety, and accountability and provide support to the students in order to create a stable, safe environment necessary to pursue healing.

Shifts Available:

• On Call

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership in the facility and promote student and guest safety, while creating an environment that is trauma informed.
• To provide student/guest services and engagement through appropriate ministry and relational connection in support of maintaining program compliance.
• To provide administrative support and other documentation as needed.
• To represent our Mission, Vision and Values and continue to grow professionally and spiritually

Education: Minimum AA Social Services, Psychology, Human Development, Ministry or related field from an accredited institution (or commensurate experience, equating to 1 year). Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, various addiction challenges, mental illness and/or dual diagnosis (1 year is preferred). Nonprofit experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Calmly and sensitively employ appropriate de-escalation techniques with residents.
• Coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully.
• Exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions.
• Attentive to detail; prioritize effectively.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and be trained.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular, timely attendance.