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Ministry Job Opening – January 2023

MISSION STATEMENT:  To provide transitional housing for the homeless, life transformation for the addicted, and Christian compassion for the poor and disenfranchised.

NOH Women and Children’s Ministry Center

Resident Assistant Job Description

POSITION:​ House Mom

RESPONSIBLE TO:​ Ministry Director

SUMMARY: ​ To assist in fulfilling the purpose/mission of NOH, Women and Children’s Ministry Center (WCMC) by being responsible for the vision, development, and management of the transitional housing program and the residents within.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the proper implementation and use of NOH policies and operating procedures as outlined in the guest handbook while exercising care and commitment to the well-being of residents in the program.
• Possess the ability to keep confidences and report concerns to the Ministry Director.
• Oversee guests’ self-administration of medication at the desk (with emphasis on conscientious handling of the controlled substances that guests have in the building).
• Exhibit excellent listening skills as well as professional and compassionate communication skills.
• Assist with food preparation, as necessary.
• Monitor building safety through the use of locked and alarmed doors, intercom system, and surveillance cameras.
• Log daily activities, providing coworkers with pertinent information regarding the overview of shift worked.
• Supervise and oversees the activities of ministry guests (residents), providing guidance and modeling expectations as expressed in the guest guidebook.
• Administer discipline when necessary for inappropriate behavior in accordance with the guest handbook.
• Conduct Growing HOPE sessions as requested and participates in program classes and worship regularly.
• Establish and maintain professionalism while working relationships with other service providers in the greater Lenawee County area.  
• Perform general housekeeping duties to assure the cleanliness of the ministry, inside and outside the building.
• Participate in ministry staff meetings, program development initiatives, ministry improvements, and strategic planning as required.  
• Represent NOH WCMC through various program activities in the community.
• Work to protect the reputation of the ministry in all situations and under all circumstances.
• Welcome, supervise, train, and nurture the investment of volunteers at the NOH WCMC.
• Maintain open and effective professional communication (written and verbal) with residents and all ministry staff.
• Possess the ability to play and provide opportunities for physical activities within the ministry center.
• Attend NOH WCMC-sponsored meetings and events, including religious activities, and represents NOH at cross-agency meetings as designated by Ministry Director or Assistant Director.
• Fulfill all aspects of the position job description according to the biblical principles and philosophy of the NOH WCMC

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal:

• Be called by God to the ministry of serving women and children who are homeless and in transition and have a burden and heartbeat for them.  
• Must provide positive modeling of Christian character and offer belief in the goals of residents.  
• Actively seek the unity of believers.
• Possess a desire to serve in meeting the physical needs of our residents and point them to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Education and Experience: Prior experience in ministry work is preferred and some understanding of addiction and recovery is required.  A thorough knowledge of what God is doing through the ministry of NOH ministry and missions is desirable.  A high school diploma or GED is required.

Physical:

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform job functions.
• Manipulate, handle, feel and control items or equipment, including appliances.
• Maintain legal driving status and safely transport guests as requested by Ministry Director.
• Able to read, write and interpret written documents, including the guest guidebook as well as the bible.
• Occasionally lift and move objects or persons weighing up to 50 pounds. 

Mental:

• Must be able to endure stressful situations and endure relationships that can be challenging.
• Ability to exercise healthy coping skills and seek guidance as needed.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to interpret ministry program guest guidebook, and to exercise Christian guidance for guests.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, co-workers, peers, volunteers, clientele, and the public.  

Starting Pay: $12.00/hr (not including overtime or holiday pay)

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