Job Opportunities

 

Job Title:	Associate Coordinator	FLSA Status:	Non-exempt
Department:	Program Team	Reports to:	Program Manager
Workdays:	Pre-planned Flexible Schedule, limited weekends and some evenings required.	Work Hours:	40 Hours / Hourly
Pay Rate:	Dependent on qualifications	PTO:	Paid time off; Participation in retirement plan

Position Summary: The Associate Coordinator role will serve the FreedomWorks community as a key contact for participants and program staff as participants engage in the challenging work of reconciling to God, Family and Community. The employee functioning in this role will be responsible to meet the practical and engagement needs of participants on a day-to-day basis with the emphasis of hours most closely associated with “2nd shift” availability.

Programs: 

• Remain knowledgeable in the programmatic process and be able to define and identify program methodology, counseling/coaching modalities, program design needs, the various facets of the program and the principles and techniques of individual case management and small and large group counseling/engagement. 

• Comply with program documentation requirements, applicable to the FW programs, ethical and professional standards of conduct.  

• Engage with program participants in a healthy, supportive way while observing professional boundaries. 

• Attend afternoon staff meetings, and professional development opportunities. 

• Advocate for the excellent ongoing care and treatment of program participants. 

• Facilitate or assist in development/educational groups on campus. 

• Transport participants to community recovery events/activities. 

• Plan and participate in organizational events and activities. 

• Lead supportive groups as needed 

• One on One’s for meeting clients individualized needs 

• Freely responds to evangelize by sharing his personal story of life transformation as the Spirit leads. 

 

Operations:  

• Comply with Daily and Weekly Tasks 

• Complete any additional daily assignments as given by Program Coordinators. 

• Be proactive in assisting participants with orderly intake; discharge; and transition activities.  

• Assure par levels of bedding, kits, and other needs for AC operations are available. 

• Conduct daily room checks for cleanliness and damage assessment. 

• Cooperate with coordinators to assure that participants are maintaining their daily community responsibilities. 

• Assure that house meeting meals are prepared and served, as well as meals for Board and Lodge floor. 

• Conduct evening AC building assessment including room checks.  

• First response for crisis, building security and other emergency situations should they arise 

 

Volunteers/Visitors: 

 

• Works to establish a positive rapport and engagement with volunteers. 

• Assist in the processing of donated items for the Blessing Closet as well as general donations as well.   

  

Qualifications 

 

• Supports our programmatic vision 

• Faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.  

• Desire to advance men in their personal addiction recovery, and disciple men in and through Christ.  

• Believes that men can be reconciled to God, their families, and their communities regardless of race, economic status, age or background 

• Strong interpersonal skills:  

• able to work with all types of people in a professional manner and able to remain calm in crisis situations.  

• Works well with teams 

• Able to effectively communicate and coordinate with volunteers and other supportive team members 

• MN Driver’s License and Insurance. 

• Able to make decisions in crisis, and physically available in order to respond to planned and emergent needs. 

• Functional in Microsoft Office, Social Media apps and Google email, calendar, etc. 

• Resourceful:  able to search out answers if don’t have them  

• Faithful, Available and Teachable 

• Must complete VA mandated reporter training in orientation.  

• Must complete DHS orientation training once provided. 

• Must pass DHS Background check  

• Bachelors or Associates in Health or human services, or One years experience working with the target population, or have experience as a certified peer specialist (must have certificate and proof of ongoing training).  

• Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process

 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience via email to coo@myfreedomworks.com.