What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Resident Advisor position at 4KIDS?
Volunteer Resident Advisor - Independent Living Home - Women with Children
Are you called to make a lasting difference in the lives of women and children in crisis within a Christ-centered environment? We are seeking a responsible and caring woman to serve as a mentor to our moms residing in our family-style neighborhood home. This is an unpaid volunteer position with free housing provided.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Set an example of a loving, Christian woman, able to guide and direct our residents through their various life situations
- Serve as role model and build effective relationships with our residents
- Maintain an attitude that promotes availability to our residents and their children
- Provide regular updates regarding each resident to the Program Manager
- Establish and maintain a family style environment in the home
- Plan and oversee activities with residents' input and participation
- Participate in and lead weekly Bible study
- Serve as a resource for our residents, offering support and guidance as they nurture and parent their children, and/or navigate through pregnancy and birth
- Together with residents, ensure home is clean and safe
- Willingness to assist women through labor and delivery if needed
- Attend required trainings and meetings
- Availability of at least 15-20 hours per week of involvement with residents in the home
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience mentoring young women who have experienced trauma
- Experience working with newborns and toddlers
- Strong commitment to your faith and a desire to serve women and children in crisis in a ministry setting
- Clear calling from God to work with women in crisis and model healthy behavior
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record to provide safe transportation as needed using personal vehicle and company provided van
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Be employed and possess financial stability. May also be a student in addition to working part time.
Why Serve at 4KIDS?
- Rent free housing and utilities provided and some meals provided
- Fulfilling ministry opportunity to provide Hope, Homes, & Healing for women and children in crisis
- Amazing team environment