Life Coach Associate

Life Coach Associate

Great Opportunity to grow your career in the human services field. Are you looking to pursue a career that really makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping people?

“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”

Location:

404 E Washington. Full‑time 2nd shift, Wednesday – Sunday, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Starting rate: $15 per hour plus shift bonuses: $1 per hour for 2nd shift, $2 per hour for 3rd shift, and $3 per hour for weekends.

• Medical insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision coverage
• 403b savings plan with generous company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance for dependents
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans

The Life Coach provides direct care, advocacy, and life coaching to participants and ensures a safe, structured, and supportive environment within The Rescue Mission’s facilities. This role combines oversight of daily operations with a focus on individualized support and growth for each participant. The Life Coach should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23.

• Welcome, orient, and support participants staying at The Rescue Mission; offer emotional and spiritual support throughout their stay, assist participants with basic needs, and administer drug and breathalyzer testing when necessary.
• Ensure safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines by conducting regular walk‑throughs of the facility, supervising communal areas, and maintaining overall order.
• Offer leadership and guidance to participants by modeling integrity and accountability and provide immediate feedback to supervisors concerning progress or challenges of Life House participants.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, logs, and incident reports containing pertinent information, update information in the electronic record, and communicate relevant updates of clients to supervisors and Case Managers.
• Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations, coordinating with staff and external service providers when needed.

• Attend quarterly all‑staff meetings.
• Attend monthly Life House staff meetings.
• Demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s core values of integrity, unity, and effectiveness.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field required.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through until completion.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations, and maintain flexibility.
• Completion of trauma‑informed care training.
• Good observation skills of the environment and the people within it.
• Self‑motivated.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio‑economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the employee handbook.