Advocate - National City, United States - San Diego Rescue Mission

Description

Job Description

The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.

The Lighthouse in National City is seeking a dedicated Program Advocate to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting, advocating, and leading our students towards successful completion or transition of our programs. Advocates report to their Associate Director and are integral to both their specific program teams and the Mission's overarching goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Support and Advocacy:
  • Manage a caseload of 17-25 students, providing regular support to assess progress and address barriers to success.
  • Employ trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate student wellness and program achievements.
  • Collaborate with students to set and achieve personal goals aligned with Mission Academy Outcomes, such as spiritual growth, recovery, job training, housing acquisition, and building support networks.
  • Refer students to appropriate internal and external resources, including mental health services, legal aid, and housing support.
  • Enhance students' skills in problem-solving, coping, and self-management.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain detailed student case notes and documentation in line with training and organizational standards.
  • Secure and manage additional student information as needed, such as employment or medical records.
  • Issue program passes and guide students in adhering to program guidelines and expectations.
• Spiritual Leadership:
  • Act as the primary spiritual guide for students, providing counseling, prayer, and guidance towards holistic development.
  • Facilitate connections to faith communities and assess ongoing participation in discipleship programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution. Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals facing homelessness, addiction, mental illness, or dual diagnoses. Nonprofit experience is advantageous.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make informed decisions
• Attention to detail with strong prioritization and communication skills
• Commitment to learning and teamwork.
• Must be capable of providing public information and maintaining regular, punctual attendance.

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.