DCP ZOE HOUSE COORDINATOR
Department: Zoe House
Oversight report: Zoe House Director (Part Time - 30hr a week)
Dream Center Peoria (DCP) exists to impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth. DCP has the following core values that we live by each day:
Dignity
We believe in creating a radically inclusive community where people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of economic, ethnic, legal or religious status.
Compassion
We believe that Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental or emotional pains of another. Our ultimate example of this is what Jesus did for humanity.
Purpose
We believe that every person has a God-given purpose for life no matter where they have come from in their past. True purpose in life comes from a redemptive relationship with Jesus Christ. From that, flows true meaning and purpose in life.
Zoe House Coordinator will work under the supervision of Zoe House Director to plan and execute activities occurring at Zoe House. This person will be involved in coming alongside the young moms and their babies as they create goals and plan for their futures. They will be committed to serving and willing to work to create a faith-based home atmosphere and be firm, and loving, in relationships, realizing many young moms will come with problems associated with previous, caregivers, authority figures, and deep hurts and trauma. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, ambitious, honest, passionate, and reliable.
Individual Character Qualities:
• Must have a pro-life stance and be neutral on adoption vs. parenting. Be mature in their faith and able to maintain healthy relationships.
• If married, be in a stable situation and relationship.
• Not have children unless there are arrangements for their care during scheduled shifts.
• Be a person of demonstrated integrity, maturity, and sound judgment, capable of establishing and maintaining a sound structure and accountability.
• Be capable of providing leadership and spiritual guidance to each of the young women according to her specific needs. Will have a sympathetic understanding of each young woman and her unique situation.
• Able to demonstrate a parenting style that involves high acceptance, consistency, and appropriate discipline.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality in all ministry issues.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain an environment that is joyful, relaxing, and peaceful. Maintain an attitude that promotes availability to residents.
• Provide spiritual leadership to young women (i.e. devotion, spiritual direction, Bible studies); trying to be aware of each young woman’s emotional needs and working to help them participate in the activities of the home and improve their self-image.
• Responsible for the activities of the home and care of residents.
• Maintain a grocery and supply list ensuring the ongoing availability of any necessary food and supplies for residents and staff.
• Coordinate with DCP and Zoe House Staff for the upkeep of the house and properties.
* Report issues and request repairs as needed.
• Maintain a comfortable and clean house with the assistance of the young women; may require holding them accountable weekly, if necessary.
• Schedule various activities of the home, including responsibilities, as well as, special occasions and celebrations.
• Assist the young women to meet appointments and other responsibilities.
• Flexible to transport residents when needed, including for ER visits during evening and overnight hours.
• Coordinate daily transportation schedule for staff and volunteers.
• Recruit and train new volunteers to fill shifts throughout each week.
• Maintain staff schedule and arrange for coverage when staff members are on vacation or unable to be present for their assigned shift(s).
• Promote our staff value to “Give ministry away” by empowering volunteers to own the work they are doing.
• Committed to DCP team member participation - Team Meetings/events.
• Live and breathe DCP Core Values of Dignity, Compassion, and Purpose.
• Live and breathe DCP staff values.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other:
• Administrative ability to organize clearly and communicate effectively.
• Be willing and able to do appropriate heavy lifting (10-15 pounds) and physical labor.
• Meet background check and insurance requirements for driving Zoe House vehicles.
• Have a flexible schedule which includes potentially covering weekend, evening, or overnight shifts.
• Knowledge of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and babies’ development is helpful.
• Proficiency in Google Drive in order to manage shared online folders and electronic calendar for staff communication and consistent, ongoing shift notes (this includes cross-checking the physical house calendar).
• Ability to multitask and be willing to switch tasks frequently.
• Ability to lead volunteers and Zoe House staff members while creating and sustaining a team environment.
• Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people and ministries.
• Be willing to present about Zoe House and Dream Center Peoria to groups within the community as requested.
• Passion and desire for Dream Center Peoria and this position to succeed.
• Must have a strong relationship with God, as evidenced by a healthy devotional life and moral lifestyle.
• Must have a strong family life.
Additional Responsibilities:
To perform other tasks that are directed by the DCP Executive Director or Zoe House Director.
All positions are reviewed 30 and 60 days from the start date, with periodic reviews following.
