Shelter Coordinator- 2nd Shift

The mainmissionof the City Rescue Mission of Lansing, since its founding, has remainedto teach the Word of God as found in the Christian Bible (Romans 10:13-15), edify and equip the saints to be committed followers of Jesus Christ and His teachings (Ephesians 4:11-13), and present an authentic representation of traditional, Biblical Christianity (Philippians 1:9-11). For this reason, employees will be guided by the Doctrinal Statementestablishedby theBoard ofDirectors.

Mission Statement:To meet physical needs for Food and Shelter to bring those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement:To bring the lost to the Lord Jesus Christ and toestablishbelievers in the Christian Faith.

Reports To:Shelter Director

Job Overview:

This role is vital in the runningofthe Sheltersof the City Rescue Mission.TheCoordinatoroversees guests while they are in the shelter, ensuring acalm flow of guests throughout the scheduleofthe shift. TheCoordinatormust be friendly and encouraging whilemaintainingshelter policy andprocedure withconsistency and firmness. TheCoordinatormust also be able to complete tasks independently and accurately while staying calm under pressure.

Expected Schedule-2nd shift available. 2nd shift works 4pm-9pm or 5pm to 10pm.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support andsupervise guestsduring all activities and times during shift
• Work through assigned cleaning tasks in a thorough and detailed manner

• Have a good understanding of shelter policies and procedures and execute them properly

• Maintaingood communicationwith the department,utilizingall available tools

• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace

• Cleaning, stocking, organizing as needed/assigned

• Assistwith newguestintakes, understanding this process and executing it properly

• Attend all meetings and training sessions as scheduled

• Show the love of Christ, be ready to share the gospel, and pray with guests regularly
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma-Required

• Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite-Required
  
  

Skills

• Ability to learn a new computer program within30 daysof introduction

• Ability to proficiently use a phone system that spans multiple facilities- including answering, transferring, putting calls on hold, etc. Within15 daysof introduction.

• Ability to respectfully interact with guests and volunteers no matter their background, temperament, preferences, or life choices

• Detail oriented, organized, thorough, andpossessingthe ability to multitask well

• Ability to constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of all work assignments

Foundation of Faith

• Be ready at all timesto give an answer of the Hope that lies within the committed follower of Christ, as outlined in the Christian Bible, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

• Live everyday life in submission to the authority of the Christian Bible (2 Timothy 3:15-17).

• Commit to continual training under those called to teach the doctrines of the faith and the Word of God, as well as to seek out fellowship with other believers (Hebrews 10:24-25), asevidencedby being a member in good standing in a local evangelical church.

Environment

The ShelterCoordinator will need to be able to consistently work in a noisy anddistraction-filledenvironment. Thecoordinator’stask will occasionally require them to work in low temperatures,high temperatures, outdoor elements (e.g.rain, wind, snow),and small/enclosed spaces.

Physical Requirements-

Thebelow listed abilitiesare required tobe able to complete the essential duties of the role:

The Shelter Coordinator will need to be able to constantly navigate stairs-quickly and proficiently navigatingup to 3flights of stairs whenever needed. They will constantly need to be able to lift 25lbs in all directionsand will occasionally need to lift 50+lbs in all directions.They will need to be able to complete 1-2 hours of physically taxing work without a break and stand or walk for 3+hours without sitting down.They will occasionally need to complete 3+ hours of physically taxing work withoutabreakand be able tomove with haste/light jogfor 500ft.

The Shelter Coordinator will need to be able to constantly complete visual scans of indoor/outdoor areas in varying levels of light. They will need to occasionally complete tasks with repetitive motions that include thewrists,handsand/or fingers. They will need to be able to constantly communicate clearly with others to exchange information.

Benefits:

Part Time-

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Sick Time

• Christian Counseling Services

Pay Range -$15.00-$16.00/hr

Be Aware-This Job Description serves to provide an overview of the role of Shelter Coordinator. It is not a task listand does not encompass all the details of this role. The employee will be expected to complete alltasks asassigned by their shift supervisor orDirectorand serve as needed throughout the City Rescue Mission of Lansing.