Client Advocate

Status: Non-exempt, Part-Time (12-16 hours per week)
Reports to: Client Services Director

About Education for Life: Founded in 1981, Education for Life is a faith based pro-life ministry. Because all people have inherent value, we promise compassionate care while providing education through medically accurate, truthful information surrounding the ongoing physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sexual health and pregnancy decisions to women, men, and families. 

Job Position Summary: The Client Advocate provides options counseling to women facing unplanned pregnancies at Women’s Pregnancy Center, an outreach of Education for Life. A major focus of this position will be to offer one-on-one support in an atmosphere of compassion and respect.

  

Qualifications: 

  • Is a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life.

  • Expresses full agreement with EFL’s Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct and is willing to adhere to and uphold the organization’s policies and procedures.

  • Holds a consistent life-affirming position and exhibits strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position.

  • Is dependable and committed to the ministry of EFL.

  • Has a teachable spirit and functions well in a team environment.

  • Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with clients, coworkers, and volunteers.

  • Has strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Has lay counseling experience.

  • Skilled in interpersonal communication, empathy for helping others, present, and an exceptional listener with problem-solving skills to provide emotional support.

  • Able to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality with patient information.

  • Possesses basic computer/technology knowledge and has aptitude to learn database programs and systems.

  • Bilingual a plus.

 

Essential Functions of the Men’s Services Director:

  • Follow all EFL Policies and Procedures with specific attention to client intake, record keeping, and client follow up.

  • Meet one-on-one with a client to assess needs, provide coaching regarding needs and options.

  • Provide accurate information on abortion.

  • Provide information on parenting and adoption.

  • Offer support, material resources, and referrals appropriate to a client’s situation.

  • Support the religious mission of the ministry by having spiritual conversations and a boldness to share the gospel and pray with a client as appropriate.

Other:

  • Complete EFL/WPC training.

  • Attend scheduled staff and in-service meetings.

  • Serve on the Level 10 Leadership Teams.

  • Serve as a representative of EFL when requested.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

  • Participate in major EFL fundraising events.

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