Women’s Shelter Assistant

Job Summary:

The Women’s Shelter Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager. She must have experience relevant to Rescue or Shelter Ministry and must have a valid Florida Driver License. This individual must be a born-again Christian of proven testimony and evidence of spiritual growth including: leadership, discipleship, maturity, and discernment, patience, objectivity, and stewardship effectiveness. This person must be able to share her testimony with program residents with Christ-centered behavior, i.e., treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity at all times. Work at the Shelter requires continual attention to details in overseeing residents, holding to policy program guidelines, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines. This employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated flexibility and an ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Christian Commitment: 

Must exemplify and model Christian behaviors and values and possess high levels of ethics, honesty, and character. Must be able to share with business associates, customers, staff, and residents her experience of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED and education and experience in a related field such as in a social work/counseling environment or within a ministry setting. 

  • Work experience with a non-profit, rescue ministry is a plus but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Christ-centered behavior, i.e., treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity at all times.

  • Supervisory experience with the ability to hold residents accountable for their individual program goals.

  • Knowledge and experience working with women and children in crisis.

  • A pleasant personality to people you are speaking with on the telephone, visitors, and company personnel.

  • The ability to act and think promptly and professionally.

  • Self-motivated and flexible.

  • Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of information.

  • Ability to work as a member of a team.

  • Maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

  • Maintain an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our insurance carrier, less than 2 DMV points on driving record).

  • Maintain membership in good standing status at a local Bible-believing church.

  • Regular timely attendance.

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervisory responsibilities include the supervision of volunteers, residents, and community service workers in accordance with Jericho’s policies and procedures, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Responsibilities may also include orientation and coaching of residents in order that they may attain employee and retail skills. 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate, reach with hands and arms, lift, and to speak and listen. Occasionally this position may be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle; a valid Florida driver license is a necessity.