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Our Mission / Purpose: To glorify God and serve the Church in providing a Gospel-centered ministry of mercy that responds to the physical, emotional, and eternal needs of the impoverished and at risk within our community.

Our Vision: To see the Church at work, the vision of Isaiah 58 become a reality in Central IL and lives changed by the mercy and compassion of Christ.

Our Strategy:  Facilitating the Church in living out Christ’s call to compassion and mercy.

Our Objectives: For those we serve to have hope and abundant life, demonstrated by:

• A lasting relationship with Christ
• Affordable, Independent Housing
• Sustainable Employment and Income
• A life of sobriety and clarity
• A vibrant and viable Church connection

Position Overview:  This role requires a follower of Jesus with a heart of compassion and a desire to use your gifts to manages the intake process by entering data and completing initial intake interview as men come to the Peoria Rescue Mission.  Additional goals of this position are to build relationship, counsel, and share the gospel with clients. Also assists staff with security and taking on the role of evening supervisor when needed.

Full-time, 12noon to 9pm scheduled days

Required Skills / Experience:

• Must demonstrate a vibrant, growing personal relationship with and love for Jesus.
• Ability to communicate the truths of scripture and assist Rescue Mission staff in the  counsel and care of clients 
• Must be in agreement with Peoria Rescue Ministries’ Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision and Values and meet Employment Guidelines.
• Must possess a  heart for the poor and at-risk of our community and a desire to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Basic computer skills and experience with data entry
• Can remain flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to have the Rescue Mission run smoothly

Role Duties/Responsibilities:

• Able to communicate the mission and vision of Peoria Rescue Ministries and ability to inform about the EXCEL men’s recovery programs
• A willingness to take on the role of evening supervisor when needed
• Assist in providing security for the Peoria Rescue Mission
• Is visible to clients by patrolling/walking through areas of the building and checking on clothing room during showers etc., dining hall during dinner, etc.
• Manages the front desk and ensures that all details are being completed
• Enforces the rules of the Rescue Mission
• Administers medications/personal items to clients
• Preach chapel service message when need arises
• Develop and build relationships with clients of the Rescue Mission

Team Operational Values: Commitments we hold each other accountable to in order to function as an effective team  

• Mission/Vision First: We value our vision first and our specific ministry area second.  The big picture of our Mission and Vision defines our ministry.  Our specific ministry area submits to this greater vision.
• Relationship:  We value healthy relationships.  We are a team and we will seek to know each other as people first and colleagues in the ministry second.
• Silence is Not an Option: We value all opinions, and we have permission to speak and question.  Our yes is our yes and or no is our no.
• Listening: We value active listening so we will seek to understand first before seeking to be understood.
• Confidentiality: We value open, honest, safe communication so we will hold our conversations in confidence.  We will respect and honor each other, and there will be no “triangles”.
• Conflict Resolution: We value creative tension, we realize conflict as our friend, and we will embrace it rather than avoid it.  

External Covenants:

• Commitment to growing relationship with Christ
• PRM Covenant of Faith and Practice