MINISTRY SUMMARY:   Affording our guests the opportunity to enter into a personal relationship with

Jesus Christ, during the evening shift, by coordinating assistance, support and services.

  TASKS

Evening Support Services

·         Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with each guest entering into the Transient Resident Program

·         Provide service to guest’s primary needs (clothing, food, shelter) when they enter the facility during the evening hours

·         Assist safety team in the resolution of disputes or disagreements by providing information relating to Pacific Garden Mission Rules & Regulations

·         In the absence of GSD Lead, make preliminary determination as to a guest’s potential residency in/ or restriction from the facility on a per case basis

Transient Resident Program Services

·         Conduct the initial intake interview for guest entering the facility

·         Promote the New Life/New Day Programs and encourage guests to join

·         Assess guest’s medical/mental health needs based upon the initial intake assessment

·         Assess guest’s housing/vocational needs based upon the initial intake assessment

·         Perform data entry functions to record information gathered during initial intake

·         Coordinate services with Intake Specialists to facilitate medical/mental health services and track numbers of connections on a weekly basis

·         Coordinate services with Transient Services Coordinators to facilitate housing/vocational services and track numbers of connections on a weekly basis

·         Ensure that all guests comply with the rules and regulations of the Transient Resident Program

Technological

·         Operate computers/smart devices programmed with HMIS software to record, store, and analyze data

·         Ensure all documents/forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

·         Record all service transaction into computer system upon completion of the service

·         Competency in digital research to obtain medical/mental health services leads

Clerical

·         Perform word processing activities

·         Maintaining files and records

·         Ability to create documents and forms when necessary

·         Substantial data entry responsibilities

Bible Studies/Worship Services

·         Lead weekly bible studies/worship services

·         Fill-in for guest speakers when necessary

 QUALIFICATIONS

Associate level degree

Two years of ministry experience

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong knowledge and understanding of the Bible with sound biblical judgment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detailed oriented with good organizational skills

Above average computer skills

Ability to resolve conflict

Gifts of evangelism and discipleship