Education and Career Development Facilitator

At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every effort contributes to meaningful change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position Overview:

As an Education and Career Development Facilitator at Mission Academy, you'll work closely with our Education and Career Development Manager to create impactful opportunities for student growth and organizational success. Your role will involve coordinating and facilitating various Career Development initiatives onsite and offsite, ensuring that our students receive the support and resources they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff to cultivate a professional Education and Career Development environment, fostering the development of both soft and hard skills.
• Assign students to onsite career and development opportunities, tailoring placements to match their skills and interests.
• Provide students with the necessary resources, training, and support to excel in their assigned roles.
• Identify potential improvements to our Career Development programs in collaboration with program leadership.
• Foster collaboration between Mission Academy students, operational teams, church partnerships, and development teams to drive student growth and organizational success.
• Implement trauma-informed practices while delivering services, ensuring a supportive and empathetic approach.
• Ensure equitable and appropriate Career Development assignments across various onsite and offsite opportunities.
• Build rapport and trust with our staff team to foster a collaborative and supportive environment for our program students.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education, Business Management, or Organizational Psychology.
• Preferably, one year of full-time work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction challenges, mental illness, or dual diagnosis. Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Alternatively, at least three years of proven work experience as a training facilitator, training coordinator, or similar role.

Skills:

• Ability to coordinate and direct multiple complex tasks simultaneously with success.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow, both independently and as part of a team.

Join Us in Making a Difference:

At San Diego Rescue Mission, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our students, guests, and the broader community. If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to this important mission, we invite you to apply today and be part of our dynamic team!

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.