Mission Job Openings

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Mission Job Openings

November 6, 2015

Are you looking for ministry opportunities? Has God given you a heart for the poor & needy? Benefits-eligible positions include healthcare, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, & more. City Union Mission is looking for Christian applicants for a variety of full & part-time ministry jobs. For information &

application, visit www.cityunionmission.org, or call 816-329-1462, or come to 1100 E. 11the St. to apply.

Full-Time Positions / Benefits Eligible

Community Assistance & Community NLP Coordinator

Application Deadline: November 13, 2015

Minister to the homeless and community poor clients, while assisting with material needs—food, clothing, furniture, and household items. Minister to clients by providing support through the provision of spiritual, family, and living stabilization by offering management, resources, and accountability for one year.

Qualifications:

 Be a born again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities during the work day arise. (1 Peter 2:21 and 1 Peter 3:15).

 Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless and the urban poor of Kansas City with a compassionate heart.

 Must be able to deal tactfully and work well with people, exhibits good judgment, sensitivity, compassion, oral and written communication skills, motivational skills, and can demonstrate the ability to teach.

 Demonstrate a background of neatness, accuracy, and dependability with a high level of personal integrity.

 Have good organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate records--computer skills a must.

 Having a college education and/or work experience in a related field would be beneficial.

 Must be able to understand and adhere to policies in the CUM Staff Policy Manual.

Family Ministries: Shelter Manager

Administer the services of City Union Mission to the women and families in the Family Shelter. To be responsible to ensure the duties and responsibilities of the manager position are fulfilled on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

 Exhibit a level of spiritual maturity to model Christ before clients, with knowledge of the Bible and ability to witness to others.

 Exhibit leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion and good oral and written communication skills.

 Be able to give tough love where necessary. Must be able to handle stressful situations and de-escalate conflict where needed.

 Have a high school diploma or GED.

 Must have an understanding of life safety, security and emergency procedures. Must be able to understand and adhere to policies listed in the CUM Staff Policy Manual.

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Operations: Cook

Provide nutritious and attractive meals to shelter guests, staff and volunteers. An adequate amount of food must be prepared according to the number of people in the shelter, up to 300. Provide a friendly, warm atmosphere for shelter guests, staff and volunteers. Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchen and dining room.

Qualifications:

 Have one or more years of quantity cooking experience (preferred).

 Must be able to work well with people, clients, staff & volunteers; must have a heart for the ministry.

 Must be willing & able to supervise CLP participants, while at the same time training them for future employment.

 Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Operations: Maintenance Project Coordinator

Assist the Planning & Projects Specialist in the maintenance and overall upkeep of the facilities and grounds assigned, as well as the projects for the facilities organization.

Qualifications:

 Be familiar with basic electrical, heating & cooling, refrigeration, plumbing, and minor construction skills.

 Have the ability to lift 75lbs and stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.

 Have a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability.

 Be proficient with Microsoft Office.

 Exhibit a desire and willingness to learn.

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Development: Major Gifts Officer

Manage a portfolio of approximately 350-400 donor accounts meeting performance expectations for productivity, quality and timeliness of work.

Qualifications:

 Four year college degree

 Three years major gifts fundraising experience

 Poised, confident, outgoing, energetic

 Effective communicator – speaks concisely, has audience awareness

 Self-starter, highly motivated, takes initiative

 Hands-on, work effectively with limited administrative support

 Personally accountable, owns their results

 Open and approachable

 Timely and thorough

 Team player, able to work collaboratively

 Analytical and strategic, able to evaluate complex data and plan accordingly

 Results driven – understands the difference between activity and accomplishment

Part-Time Positions / Non Benefits Eligible

Men’s Ministries: Transitional Living Resident Case Manager

Live on-site and provide case management for men in the Transitional Living Apartments: budget counseling, referrals to resources, assistance in daily living skills, etc. Job compensation is Case Manager’s own apartment in Transitional Living building.

Qualifications:

 Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities, to advance ministry to those currently homeless and the urban poor of Kansas City with a compassionate heart.

 Must be a person who works well with people and is concerned about their needs, exhibits good judgment, sensitivity, and is able to deal tactfully with the public.

 Have a demonstrable background of neatness, accuracy, and dependability with a high level of personal integrity.

 Have organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

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Men’s Ministries: PT Day Security Booth Staff

Monitor those who enter the Men’s Center to make sure the building is secure.

Qualifications:

 Have a demonstrable background of spiritual maturity, sensitivity and compassion, as well as superb organization and communication skills.

 Must have a compassionate heart for the poor and hurting of our society.

 Exhibit good judgment, sensitivity, a demonstrable background of neatness, accuracy and dependability. Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.

 Have or agree to get a CDL license within three months of hire date to be reimbursed by CUM.

 Must be familiar with office equipment and operations and be computer literate.

 Must be able to work in a fast paced, emotionally demanding environment.

 Must be able to understand and adhere to policies listed in the CUM Staff Policy Manual.

Men’s Christian Life Center: PT Overnight & Weekend Security Staff

Assure, through diligently following procedures, that the CLC is a safe place for all who are therein, that the conduct of all members is appropriate and that there is a godly and wholesome atmosphere throughout and around the facility.

Qualifications:

 Have a demonstrable background of spiritual maturity, sensitivity and compassion, as well as demonstrate compassionate orderliness.

 Must the ability to help men in recovery and be an intentional discipler.

 Exhibit good judgment, sensitivity, a demonstrable background of neatness, accuracy and dependability. Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.

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Family Ministries: PT Overnight Security/Hotline Staff

Meet the informational needs of all callers during non-business hours, especially with ministry to homeless persons seeking shelter. Help provide a safe environment for staff clients, and guests. Monitor building activities from the security booth and function as the Shelter Manager during the overnight hours. Hours: 28

Qualifications:

 Should have good people and property management skills.

 Exhibit leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion, oral and written communication skills.

 Be well organized and demonstrate ability to delegate.

 Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.

 Have a high school diploma.

 Must understand life safety, security, and emergency procedures.

Family Ministries: PT Children’s Play Therapist

Provide play therapeutic Christian-based counseling and education to the children of parents participating in the Family Center Ministry Services: Family Shelter, New Life Program, VYC and Community Assistance.

Qualifications:

 Be able to lead others into spiritual maturity, model Christ-like behavior, and have a good knowledge of Scriptures

 Have a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling with emphasis in Play Therapy; preferably pursuing certification in Play Therapy

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On Call Positions / Non Benefits Eligible

Family Ministries: On-Call Shelter Manager

No Deadline to Apply

Administer the services of City Union Mission to the women and families of the Family Shelter, seeing that day to day operations in the shelter are being carried out (linen distributed, new guests checked in, etc.).

Qualifications:

 Exhibit a level of spiritual maturity to model Christ before clients, with knowledge of the Bible and ability to witness to others.

 Exhibit leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion, and good oral and written communication skills.

 Be able to give tough love where necessary. Must be able to handle stressful situations and de-escalate conflict where needed.

 Have a high school diploma or GED. Must have an understanding of life safety, security, and emergency procedures.

Family Ministries: On-Call Shelter Security Staff

Meet the informational needs of all callers during non-business hours, especially with ministry to homeless persons seeking shelter. Help provide a safe environment for staff clients, and guests. Monitor building activities from the security booth and function as the Shelter Manager during the overnight hours.

Qualifications:

 Should have good people and property management skills.

 Exhibit leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion, oral and written communication skills.

 Be well organized and demonstrate ability to delegate.

 Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.

 Have a high school diploma.

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Men’s Ministries: On-Call Shelter Security Staff

Monitor those who enter the Men’s Center to make sure the building is secure.

Hours: As needed; Sunday – Saturday; Any Shift Qualifications:

 Be a born again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities during the work day arise. (1 Peter 2:21 and 1 Peter 3:15)

 Have a demonstrable background of spiritual maturity, sensitivity and compassion, as well as superb organization and communication skills.

 Must have a compassionate heart for the poor and hurting of our society.

 Exhibit good judgment, sensitivity, and a demonstrable background of neatness, accuracy and dependability. Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.

 Have or agree to get a CDL license within three months of hire date to be reimbursed by C.U.M.

 Must be able to work in a fast paced, emotionally demanding environment.

Men’s Ministries: On-Call Evening & Overnight Shelter Manager

Evening: Insure orderly procedure in all areas of the shelter ministry (dayroom, chapel/dining room, dorm areas, and

outside of the building). Insure orderliness among the men on the Christian Life Program and their activities.

Overnight: Monitor the facilities and the men, insuring that the property is safe and secure, insuring that the men are

cared for adequately, and insuring that the policies and procedures of City Union Mission are consistently applied.

Qualifications:

 Be a born again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities during the work day arise. (1 Peter 2:21 and 1 Peter 3:15)

 Preferably be a minister, but will consider others.

 Have the ability to follow procedures and guidelines and experience in some form of supervision.

 Have, or agree to get, a CDL license within three months of hire date, to be reimbursed by City Union Mission.

 Have knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse (preferred). Have experience in drug and alcohol counseling and Biblical counseling.

 Have a strong Biblical foundation and be equipped to share the Gospel at any point with guests.

 Have an ability to enforce all policies firmly and compassionately.

 Have basic computer skills.

If you are interested any of these positions,

please fill out an application and return it to 1100 E. 11

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