Advocate - Rewarding Work

We are in search of an enthusiastic Advocate to join our dynamic team at San Diego Rescue Mission in San Diego, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Advocate is a promising opportunity to develop essential skills.
If you are strong in negotiation, adaptability and have the right attitude for the job, then apply for the position of Advocate at San Diego Rescue Mission today!

The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.
Advocates serve the Mission as a whole, and as a member of their specific Program team and report to their Associate Directors in Mission Academy. This position is a non-exempt position that provides support, advocacy, leadership, resourcing, documentation, and encouragement in partnering with clients toward successful Program completion or transition.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities: To serve as a resourceful Advocate in supporting our students toward achieving success while employing a trauma informed approach to care: • Responsible for carrying a student case load ranging from 17-25 students.
•Meets regularly with students to provide support, assess Program progress, and troubleshoot barriers toward overall wellness and successful program completion.
•Demonstrates a measurable understanding and implementation of trauma informed practices and motivational interviewing techniques while interacting with students in the delivery of services.
•Collaboratively facilitates establishing student goals for their time at the Mission.
•Assists students/guests in identifying and determining measurable steps to meet student goals and expected program outcomes: (e.g., Mission Academy Outcomes: 1. Encounter God 2. Experience recovery 3. Job Training & Placement 4. Establish Housing 5. Enlist Support Network)
•Refers students/guests to appropriate internal and external resources (mental health, housing, legal, etc.)
•Provides services focused on enhancing the student's ability to independently problem solve, utilize effective coping skills, and manage and self-coordinate own care. To maintain student case notes and other documentation as needed and appropriate: • Maintains minimum established standard of client notes, reports, and other necessary documentation as trained and required.
•Secures supplementary information such as employment, medical, educational, or other records.
•Distributes passes as appropriate and according to program guidelines.
•Collaboratively and sensitively guides clients to stay within program limits and expectations.
To provide spiritual leadership and guidance for Mission students: •Serves as primary spiritual touch point for students about resourcing, counseling, referring, praying, guiding toward greater wholeness as part of the established Partnership Plan
•Connects students that express willingness and desire to an appropriate faith community as part of establishing a community support network.
•Assesses student's desire (ongoing) to participate in Discipleship Program and takes appropriate steps to connect to a disciple.
To represent our Mission, Vision, and Values and continue to grow professionally and spiritually: •Embody a Mission-wide perspective beyond the specific program you serve.
•Remain mindful of the organization's Mission and Vision as a filter for all we do.
•Embody the Mission's organizational values: Faith, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence
•Intentionally participate in spiritual disciplines and practices that continue to grow your relationship with Christ.
•Willingly engage to resolve conflicts with co-workers, students/guests, and community partners as necessary
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills / Requirements Education: Minimum bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Development, Ministry or related field from an accredited institution (or commensurate experience). MSW preferred.
Experience: 2 years full-time work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, various addiction challenges, mental illness and/or dually diagnosed is preferred. Nonprofit experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); typing (min 35 wpm); coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully; exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions; attentive to detail; prioritize effectively; effective oral and written communication skills; eagerness to learn and be trained; work both independently and as part of a team; provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular, timely attendance.
Travel/Transportation: The incumbent must travel on a regular (or periodic) basis, as the job requires. The incumbent must have reliable transportation (public transportation may be acceptable depending on the purpose of travel). If the incumbent receives authorization to use a Mission vehicle to perform duties, he or she must present a current California driver's license and good driving record in order to be placed on the Mission's insurance policy.
Important Notes This position is for Mission Academy (Men). Benefits to working with us: Competitive health Insurance packet: employer pays 85% of medical benefit premium (employee only) Competitive PTO policy; 11 paid holidays Employer paid Life/AD&D Insurance Employee paid Dental and Vision insurance Employee paid Supplemental Insurances; Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident 401K - 4% match, vested after 1 year Family culture; servant leadership Flexible work hours, (position dependent) Promotion opportunities All openings are subject to change without notice, due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to respond to status inquiries. Please be assured that your information is being properly handled and forwarded to the appropriate hiring staff. If your skills and qualifications meet the needs of the job, you will be contacted. If attaching a cover letter, please combine resume and letter in same pdf before uploading.
EEO Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, unpaid interns, and volunteers without regard to actual or perceived: race (including hair texture or protected hairstyles, e.g. braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, family and medical leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed. Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
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