General Responsibilities

As part of In My Shoes, the responsibilities that you take on are instrumental in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our residents. These responsibilities include:

Mom Support

Provide consistent, non-judgmental support to In My Shoes moms, whether offering an extra set of hands, a listening ear, or the next size up of diapers. We hold babies while mothers take showers, accompany moms on daycare tours, accompany moms to court, celebrate new jobs and soberversaries, and we are present in both the beautiful and the challenging moments as our moms navigate their journeys.

Daytime and Overnight House Coverage

Days are split into duty shifts shared by the Residential Core Team , so that at least one member is present in the home 24/7/365. While on duty, members maintain the overall upkeep of the home environment, build rapport with moms, and respond to the needs of the community including answering the door and phone.

Team Coordination of Care

Work together with fellow Core Team and with the Leadership Team to offer comprehensive, wraparound support to our moms. Both teams play a vital role in creating environments of Hospitality, Faith & Works, Empowerment, Wholeness, and Authenticity and in supporting our moms in achieving their goals. By establishing effective communication channels, we provide consistency and wraparound support in all areas of care.

Overall House Operations

Above all else, our Core Team makes the house a home – from hosting birthday celebrations and house outings to ensuring chores are completed, going grocery shopping, or supervising volunteers. Core Team members are responsible for overall house operations in each maternity home, which enables our moms to find safety and stability in a warm, caring, well functioning environment.

Advocate Meetings

Each Core Team member is paired with three to four moms to act as their advocate. You will meet twice a month with your mom for advocate meetings. Core Team members utilize a program called Love and Logic that focuses on developing healthy relationships with the moms as you guide them toward independence . Additionally, during one of these meetings each month you and your contact mom are encouraged to have fun getting to know each other by participating in a shared activity together: celebrating milestones, grabbing a coffee, going to the movies, crafting a baby book, or DIY self-care activities.

Community Engagement

All members participate in community events, such as celebrations, house outings, weekly Community Nights, and other community events. By being a member of our team, you will actively contribute to fostering a sense of community, belonging, and interconnectedness for moms, volunteers, donors, staff, and fellow Core Team  members.

Transportation

Provide rides in In My Shoes vehicles for moms and their babies to attend In My Shoes’ community events, classes, and scheduled appointments.

Emergency & Conflict Response

Core Team  members are the first responders for emergencies and conflicts within the household. Members are trained in de-escalation and problem solving strategies to ensure stability and wellbeing, and our on-call staff members are just a phone call away so that members are never alone in knowing how to manage challenging situations.

House Positions

Core Team  members assume responsibility for one or more of the following house positions that contribute to the functioning of the home:

House Managers oversee the functioning of the home, setting the tone, ensuring team communication, and serving as a primary liaison between the home and the Leadership Team.

Volunteer Coordinators coordinate and supervise the volunteers who help in our homes.

Donations Coordinators manage the in-kind items that are donated to the home and provide for the material needs of the moms and babies.

House Operations Coordinators manage practical tasks involved in the functioning of a home, such as grocery shopping, assigning weekly chores, maintaining vehicles, and changing air filters.

Community Coordinators plan and coordinate weekly Community Nights, monthly house outings, holiday celebrations, birthday and soberversary celebrations, and more.

Join us in creating a meaningful impact in the lives of our moms and babies. We are far more than a shelter. We are a community, and together we can equip our moms to overcome obstacles and build a more promising future for their families. Are you ready to love and serve? Take the first step and apply today!