Peer Support Specialist - Men's Center (Overnight)

City Union Mission•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our emergency shelter mission at our Men's Center and Women & Family Center is to serve as a strategic safety net for the city by providing immediate, short-term, and dignified refuge for individuals and families in crisis: protecting life, meeting basic needs, sharing the Gospel at each point of care, and creating a clear bridge to appropriate next steps. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for the overall environment of the center and the well-being of every client in the building, ensuring access to essential supports such as shelter, meals, hygiene, and supervision while prioritizing safety and stabilization. This role reinforces that emergency shelter is a life-safety, short-term service; focused on keeping people safe tonight while serving as a bridge to appropriate next steps.

Requirements

To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.
To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
Agree and abide within the City Union Mission faith statement.
To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.
To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.

Responsibilities

Participate in and coordinate mealtime and fellowship environments; model healthy interaction, reinforce community expectations, and demonstrate servant leadership
Take ownership of shift operations including safety, cleanliness, task completion, and overall center flow
Conduct routine rounds, safety checks, and front entrance monitoring; maintain situational awareness at all times
Respond to incidents with calm, clarity, and appropriate escalation; apply de-escalation for emotional, behavioral, and spiritual crises
Assist in managing real-time capacity and occupancy; ensure beds are utilized appropriately, census is accurate, and intake barriers are addressed
Reinforce and assist in the cleanliness and structure of personal and shared spaces; ensure bed space, lockers, and environment reflect responsibility and dignity
Monitor and support hygiene, shower, and laundry routines; use these moments to teach life skills, responsibility, and structure