What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Support Specialist - Women's Shelter position at Light of Life Rescue Mission?
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. Multiple shifts are available.
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
Salary: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour
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. Multiple shifts are available.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of drug & alcohol recovery and mental illness preferred
- Applicants are encourage to submit a cover letter with their resume.*
Salary: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour
Salary : $18 - $22