Location: Mount Pleasant,PA, USA
Provides services to clients of the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center - South Dallas located at 7988 W Virgina Dr Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75237
Responsibilities:
* Teach, train, and mentor client advocate volunteers (volunteers) who will serve clients during each phase of their Center experience.
* Offer support services to clients in crisis situations through the center's available resources
* Manage crisis pregnancy clients through emergency situations by using outside resources such Health & Human Services advocate site, hospitals, adoption agencies, etc.
* Recognize and respond to situations which require reporting to local police and/or Child Protective Services
* Recognize, acknowledge, and reward volunteers through various methods to build strong and secure relationships.
* Teach volunteers how to build and maintain relationships with their clients through appropriate touch points and constant follow up. For example, celebrating important dates, being there during crisis situations, etc.
* Ensure sufficient number of volunteers are available and scheduled to meet with clients.
* Model excellence in all areas
* Provide a high level of support to volunteers, enabling them to maximize their gifts and utilize their time to the utmost, creating a desire to continue to volunteer at the Center
* Meet with clients as needed and provide Biblical and social service guidance as needed
* Ensure a consistent stock of marketing, educational, and informational supplies for Client Services
* Create and maintain class schedules for clients.
* Plan appropriate center education opportunities, (schedule, lead, teach, train, etc.)
* Provide information, feedback, and suggestions to the Director of Client Services to enhance client experience
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requirements:
* Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching ministry
* Pro-life in word and pro-love in action
* Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
* Experience in counseling those in crisis situations
* Experience working as a volunteer in a counseling setting helpful
* Experience working with or directing volunteers helpful
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral
* Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
* Able to perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body such as walking, stooping, lifting