Full-time · Knoxville, United States
Serve on the front lines of ministry in our Residential recovery program creating a safe, respectful, hospitable environment in which basic necessities of life are provided to support the care for guests. Maintain an environment of hope for client commitment to personal change. Utilize community knowledge and administrative skills to advocate in connecting guests to needed resources. Monitor the activities of residents in all areas of the facility. Offer one-on-one care, encouragement, and support.
Duties
Requirements
Ability to share the Gospel and demonstrate Christian values and beliefs when interacting with residents, peers and the public.
Ability to show compassion, set appropriate limits, and exercise mature judgment regarding any necessitated service restriction,
Have a basic understanding of trauma, mental illness, alcohol and drug addiction issues, physical and sexual abuse, and poverty, specifically in regard to how to communicate with residents affected by these, how to identify and respond to a crisis, and how to defuse situations.
Ability to safely defuse tense situations and to de-escalate potentially harmful or violent situations.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and other office equipment.
Ability to give direction to others; high degree of flexibility and resourcefulness.
CPR and Basic First Aid, desired.
AS or equivalent education and experience.
2-3 years related experience preferred.
Basic organizational and follow-up skills.
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