Care Team Leader- Men's Life Recovery Program
5 days ago
Pittsburgh
Job Description For 70 years, Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. We are currently seeking a full-time Care Team Leader - Life Recovery Program. This person will walk closely alongside clients to help them become self-aware of issues while creating a loving, grace-filled environment for them. 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 but are not limited to: • Provides case management and oversees daily operation of programming for clients in the Life Recovery Program., • Tracks clients' Care Plan progress through scheduled, weekly one-on-one sessions and data entry into MissionTracker database., • Ensures complete and accurate data entry into MissionTracker client database for clients assigned to case load., • Conducts weekly inspections of Life Recovery Program and/or Mental Health Program living quarters and communal spaces to ensure compliance with program guidelines., • Administers weekly, random urine screenings to clients enrolled in Light of Life's Men's Residential Programs in collaboration with on-site laboratory technician and MRP Care Team., • Networks with relevant and/or related service providers to access the services needed for clients and ensure delivery., • Facilitates and develops curriculum for Men's Residential Program groups/classes/, • Has veto authority over any proposed activity that does not follow Light of Life policies and/or is deemed unhealthy or harmful to recovery., • Exercises input authority into MRP Care Team decisions during weekly continuum of care meetings., • Exercises communication authority over decisions affecting the policy or procedures of the Life Recovery Program., • Walk alongside clients as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them through actions and words., • Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment so that the clients continue to mature in Christ., • Serve the clients in a Christ-like manner and practice a self-evaluative lifestyle., • Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of the healing environment while following the processes described in the LOL staff manual., • Exhibit love for Jesus Christ, the staff, and the clients., • Study the Christian Bible and apply the knowledge received/revealed to job duties and clients' specific issues., • Help the clients make choices that are justifiably in their eternal best interest., • Practice Christ-like stewardship of all resources., • Experience Social Worker, Counselor, or Mental Health professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field., • Known as competent in the Social Work field., • Organizes and executes multiple projects and is able to re-prioritize when a new issue arises to ensure a timely response., • Makes decisions within broad parameters and understands costs and benefits associated with various options for work processes., • Involves making decisions that affect not only the well being of Light of Life, but also directly the overall reputation of Light of Life, and staff's and client's best interests., • Requires self-awareness and understanding of applying his/her giftedness to serve others and the community., • Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field., • Master's degree and/or licensed counselor preferred., • Bible training a plus., • Knowledge from formal and experiential training in drug and alcohol recovery and mental illness., • Two to four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience., • HMIS experience and knowledge preferred., • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Light of Life Ministries Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following employment. Light of Life also offers a retirement plan with match program after 6 months of employment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.