Rescue Van Ministry Worker - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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3-month ContractJob Title : RESCUE VAN MINISTRY WORKER - CasualBased at : Hope Mission's Green Manor Building (Downtown)Reports to : Rescue Van ManagerHours of work : On Call basis8:00am to 8:00pm Day Shift8:00pm to 8:00am Night Shift______________________________________________________________________________________OUR VISIONHope Mission has a vision that men, women, youth and children who come to our doorswould come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.This vision can be fulfilled only if all staff is diligentin serving, strengthening and uplifting people in the name of Jesus Christ.______________________________________________________________________________________Job Summary:HMRV team members are to carry the presence of hope into the city through mobile services and to rescue people from the crisis of intoxication, hunger, thirst and exposure.Duties and Responsibilities:Model and the set the pace for the HMRV team members.Serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through to the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ; beginning with Hope Mission staff (paid and volunteer) and spreading into the streets of Edmonton.Empower others to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and develop an intimate, dynamic and growing relationship with HimUphold and model the core values of Hope Mission as outlined in the employee handbook.Model adherence to all the policies, practices and procedures as outlined in the Hope Mission Employee Handbook, HMRV Policy Manual, and HMRV Job Description.Hold team members accountable to adhere to all the policies, practices and procedures as outlined in the Hope Mission Employee Handbook, HMRV Policy Manual, and HMRV Job Description.Be continually growing and maturing in godliness and holiness, modeling a lifestyle of recovery, healing and restorationInitiate, deepen, enrich, and broaden the network of relationships and partnerships with the services, agencies, and individuals who work with street peopleIn coordination with the HMRV Coordinator, function as team liaison and spokesman with EMS, EPS, Peace Officers, ETS, AHS, other agencies and Hope Mission administration.Work with supervision and management in the development of strategic planning, vision casting, policy revision and performance appraisals.Continuously work in concert with other Hope Mission departments, leaders and employees to integrate services and build team unity and focus; ever seeking opportunities to encourage, strengthen and empower them to be more effective in their workTransport intoxicated people from the streets, emergency response services, hospitals transportation services and social agencies to shelterBuild healthy relationships with people on the street level by helping meet their basic needsIncrease public awareness of Hope Mission and its work through mobile servicesEnsure the HMRV vehicle is washed, cleaned, fueled, stalked, maintained, and ready to be used and shown on a moment’s noticeBe available and prepared to be an effective ambassador of hope and the mission throughout the city whenever called upon to do soJob Qualifications:Active and progressive journey in personal growth, recovery, and relationship with Jesus ChristExcellent understanding of addiction and recoveryHigh degree of competency in boundaries, assertiveness, accountability and maximizing opportunitiesSense of humor, curiosity and willingness to learn and growSuperior public service and communication skillsSuperior skills in coming alongside people and initiating life changing dialoguesHigh capacity to encourage and train others to be effective in life and ministryDeep passion for prayer and crisis interventionHigh level of care and compassion for culturally marginalized and underprivileged peopleMinimum of Full Class 5 Alberta Drivers with a clean drivers abstract and 7 years accident free driving recordClean Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Welfare checkCurrent First Aid and Non Violent Crisis Intervention training.Key Competencies:Emotional intelligence, relationship orientation and capacity to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly changing circumstancesAbility to work well under pressure and respond appropriately to highly intoxicated and/or mentally ill peopleSkill in coaching, facilitating, and training for life change and character developmentSkill in team development, time management, and leadershipPhysical Requirements:Excellent day and night vision and sharp sense of hearingCapacity to adjust to rapid changes in temperature in and out of vehicleFull mobility and capacity to work with and care for repurposed ambulance vehiclesAbility to help heavily intoxicated stand and walkOther Requirements:Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith (http://hopemission.com/about-us/values/)Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector SearchA letter of reference from a ministry or church is an assetAdherence Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.START DATE: Immediately__________________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE SEND:1. Resume, and2. Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian MinistryTO: People and Culture, Hope MissionEmail:__________________________________________________________________________________________We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.