Employment Opportunity
ENTRY LEVEL POSITION AVAILABLE
The Blue Water Area Rescue Mission located in Port Huron Michigan has an entry level opening for a Resident Assistant.
Job Title: Resident Assistant – Midnight’s 3-4 nights a week
Reports to: Case Manager, Program Director
Job Purpose: To oversee the health and safety of the Self-Sufficiency Program. Help enhance the spiritual, physical and emotional growth and development of residents.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
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Keep residents informed of all policies and procedures and ensure safety and comfort for all residents. Refer residents to Case Manager or Program Director for counseling as needed.
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Ensure a safe, healthy, clean and supportive environment, emphasizing the participation of residents in the process.
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Enforce lights out and/or wake up calls at designated times.
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Maintain and update records as instructed.
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Maintain food pantry and other supplies for distribution to residents as needed.
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Promote a positive and spiritually uplifting atmosphere through the use of Christian music, words of encouragement, etc.
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Any other duties that may be assigned.
Education and Experience:
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Minimum High School Diploma or its equivalent
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Minimum one year’s experience in a service industry.
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CPR certification is required. (may be obtained while training for position)
Character Qualities:
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Provides a clear Biblical testimony of a personal experience of receiving by faith the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.
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Maintains an exemplary Christian lifestyle and desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of reconciliation.
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A letter of reference from your current pastor attesting to the above testimonials is required.
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Have excellent interpersonal/relational skills; must enjoy people and be able to work with diverse populations.
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Be able to keep healthy boundaries.
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The ability to maintain strict confidentiality (HIPAA).
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Be able to work under minimal supervision.
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Be teachable and detail oriented.
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Works in harmony with other staff and execute rules and regulations in a firm but loving manner.