Men's Long Term Recovery Coach on-call Job Duluth area,Minnesota USA,Social Work

Position: Men's Long Term Recovery Coach (Immediate need: 2 full time positions & on-call openings available as well)
Current need: 2 full time shifts and on-call openings; pay rate is $12-15/hr depending on shift

Summary: Supervise clients in daily duties and activities, working under the direction of the Program Manager and Director, in a faith based, 12 month residential rehabilitation program setting.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Client supervision

Lead and supervise clients in the program on dorm floor(s), and during all duties and activities during the course of the work shift..

Relationship building

Develop healthy relationships with the clients in the program, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and being a role model and mentor to them.
Love and respect the clients, at the same time being firm and directive; pointing them toward their personal goals.
Provide spiritual care to program clients. This may involve praying with clients, leading devotions, and/or assisting with memorization of bible passages.
Assist clients in difficult or emotional situations or circumstances that may arise on a daily basis.
Confront clients as needed about behavior or attitudes that are unhealthy, destructive and out of line with biblical and program standards.
Model as well as enforce all rules in such a way that the rules teach the clients according to biblical principles and program guidelines.

Client Transportation

Maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge's insurance carrier.
Safely transport clients to all program functions, appointments, and outside activities, exhibiting driving skills that inspire trust and confidence from clients.

Skills & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Client care:

Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life-controlling problems.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to keep emotions under control.
Ability to confront clients with effectiveness.

Adaptability:

Ability to remain on task and follow through on multiple concurrent assignments with frequent interruptions.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Physical Demands:
Able to stand on feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift.
Able to climb up and down three flights of stairs several times during a regular shift.
Able to walk during the majority of a regular shift.
Able to lift 50lbs and carry some distances.

Educational/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Documented 2 years freedom from chemical use problems (including tobacco, drugs, alcohol).
Ability to successfully complete background check process.
Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under organization's vehicle insurance carrier.
Must posses a MN state driver's license or be willing to transfer out of state license to MN state driver's license.