Associate Chaplain

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide pastoral, spiritual oversight for all Emergency Services Guests and staff at our downtown and Angeles House locations. Work closely with the downtown and Angeles House Emergency Services Leadership to ensure all core values and principles are implemented.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and teach bible study, devotions, chapel services, life skills classes, trainings, and leadership development for all Emergency Services Guests and staff at downtown and Angeles House.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Maintain timely thorough documentation case notes to aid Case Management support team for residents, as needed.
• Assist in program case planning and implementation.
• Responsible for crisis intervention and decision making that impacts the overall functioning of the program. 
• Serve as liaison for professional services provided at Angeles House, as needed.
• Provide leadership in critical incidents and implementation of policy and procedure.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Ministry volunteers and partners.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values. 
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
• This position predominantly works indoors in a high traffic office. 

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• Equivalent of bachelor’s degree in Ministry field.
• Master’s Degree in Theology or Divinity, a plus.
• 3+ years progressively responsible, related experience (social services, community relations).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both orally and in writing.
• Basic skill in planning, organizing, communication/counseling, and supervisory/leadership skills.
• A thorough knowledge of the behavior, character and emotional issues of the clients served at Angeles House, URM and Hope Gardens.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to emergencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.