Instructor​/Advocate

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This range is provided by Rockford Rescue Mission. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

• Maintain a working knowledge of community services to provide appropriate referrals to other agencies as needed.
• Support partnerships with community organizations and businesses to introduce guests to career pathways, educational opportunities, and other support services.
• Meet with guests to outline program guidelines and expectations.
• Collaborate with other staff to identify guests who may benefit from transitioning into the Life Recovery program.
• Regularly review guests’ personal and program goals to support their progress and long-term success.
• Design, implement, and evaluate classroom content related to career development, vocational training, and educational opportunities.
• Serve as a lifelong learner.

• Oversee Life Recovery residents scheduled time in the Connection Center.
• Offer ideas and curriculum to increase participation and motivation of residents.
• Engage with residents to develop relationships which foster spiritual growth and learning.
• Collaborate with Life Recovery staff to implement new strategies and learning opportunities.
  
  Monitor resident progress and assist in long-term career planning to promote success beyond program completion.
• Assist residents in career‑readiness and with job searching after completing the Life Recovery program.

• Maintain compliance as a proctor in the Pearson VUE Testing Center according to policies and procedures.
• Answer phones, make calls, correspond by email, and provide professional interactions.
• Assist walk‑ins with ordering identification documents, cell phones, and other essential items.
• Represent the Mission in a positive, professional manner at community functions, off‑site events, and public engagements.
• Ensure all public‑facing areas and service spaces are consistently clean, organized, and welcoming.

• Minimum of an associate’s degree is required; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A solid understanding of and experience in case management, social work, or education is strongly preferred.
• Must be organized, possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to be flexible is necessary for success in the role.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Reliable transportation required; meetings are occasionally off‑site.
• Must have strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must be active in a local Christian church.
• Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy, and homeless.
• Must demonstrate character traits of integrity, personality responsibility, and grace toward others.
• Must be teachable and function as a team player.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Individual and Family Services

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