Overview
Men’s Referral and Intake Specialist Jobs in Portland, Oregon, USA at PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION
OVERVIEW
Portland Rescue Mission is seeking aMen’s Referral and Intake Specialist. This gifted servant will passionately engage program applicants withempathetic care, timeliness, and discernment as they reach men in great need. They will be joining a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and a commitment to serving others.
Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you meet men recovering from homelessness and addiction and usher them towards healthy relationships with God and others leading towards long-term success? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider thisunique opportunity.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
How to apply:We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page:
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Status:Full Time, Exempt
Hours:Monday – Friday days – evenings and weekends as needed
Location:The Harbor – 10336 NE Wygant St.
Benefits:medical, vision, dental, PTO, 10 paid holidays and matching retirement.
THE PLACE
The Harbor, Portland Rescue Mission’s men’s facility, located in NE Portland, is designed to support the restoration and growth of men impacted by homelessness, addiction, and life crises. This facility integrates addiction recovery, life-skills training, vocational development, and spiritual growth in a safe, highly-relational environment. The ministry team of staff, interns, and volunteers serves to model Christ-like living to support the up to 36 participants in achieving lasting transformation.
THE POSITION
TheMen’s Referral and Intake Specialistcontributes to Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry outcomes by leveraging strategic relationships in the community that lead to the invitation of well-fitted men into the life transforming programs at The Harbor. This position will also oversee the intake process as they support men entering the program.
THE ESSENTIALS
Ensure The Harbor remains at capacity with well-fitted program participants by maintaining connection with agencies, local churches, and other strategic referral sources as well as directly recruiting from the Burnside Shelter ministry through regular presence andcommunication.
Work alongside the Director of Men’s Ministry in providing tours, visiting potential referral partners, and attendingnetworking opportunitiesso that new relationships in the community are being established and The Harbor is well known in the greater Portland area.
Operate intake processes according to New Life program standards, quickly respond to inquiries, appropriately discern each program applicant, orient and engage well-fitted applicants while referring non-matching candidates to outside resources.
Maintain a prayerful posture, caring for applicants spiritually, sharing the gospel as appropriate.
Ensure proper documentation for each program participant regarding the application, orientation, and progress of each participant through the use of the Resident Tracker Database.
Welcome new program participants, quickly engaging them in the Harbor community through hospitality, clear orientation, and appropriate connection to other staff, volunteers, and program participants.
Participate with staff team by stepping into key ministry opportunities as needed.
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith.
General awareness and basic knowledge of chemical dependency, addiction recovery, and Christian discipleship.
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Title: Men’s Referral and Intake Specialist
Company: PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Social Work
