Sidewalk Counseling Manager

Status: Paid - Full Time

Description:

Pro-Life Action Ministries, based in St. Paul, Minn., is accepting applications for the position of Sidewalk Counseling Manager. Manage (with the assistance of the Sidewalk Counseling Coordinator) and help further develop one of the most vibrant sidewalk counseling programs in the country. You will be helping to save lives as part of a strong Christian team and helping to educate sidewalk counselors nationwide. Full-time position with salary and benefits. (See full job description below.) Send resume, and cover letter explaining why you want this position, to [email protected]

Pro-Life Action Ministries
Sidewalk Counseling Manager

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities
• Recruit and train new volunteers for sidewalk counseling and sidewalk prayer support, through seminars and individual training sessions.
• Supervise the Sidewalk Counseling Coordinator.
• Provide ongoing training and feedback to volunteers for all Twin Cities abortion locations.
o Training tips for sub request emails
o Available to field questions regarding best practices, specific situations, etc.
o Follow-up on any concerns regarding volunteer behavior
• Document, report, and follow-up on incidents reported by volunteers:
o Instruct volunteers on police reporting.
o Obtain police records.
o Document incidents and report to Education Director and CEO.

• Sidewalk counsel two 2-hr shifts each week, and more if necessary to train a new volunteer or fill sub needs.
• Help distribute materials needed for sidewalk counseling.

Secondary Responsibilities
• Maintain training materials and develop new materials as needed.
• Provide training to sidewalk counselors in other cities in Minnesota.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local Pregnancy Resource Centers.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Education Director or the CEO.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in sidewalk counseling
• Good writing and speaking skills: training materials, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, public training seminars, etc.
• Willingness to make time-sensitive communications outside normal work hours
• Willingness to change plans with little notice when needed for sidewalk counseling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work interdenominationally
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Close attention to detail
• Current, regular attendance at a Christian church

Minimum Educational Background
High School diploma, college degree preferred

Compensation
Salary, plus benefits – health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days

Experience Needed:   Must have sidewalk counseling experience and good writing and speaking skills
Job Type: Other
State: Minnesota
Apply by Email: [email protected]
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