Peer Support Specialist - Women & Family Center (Overnight)

City Union Mission•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our emergency shelter mission is to serve 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 models Christ-centered hospitality while leading the day, evening, and night operations of the emergency shelter, is responsible for the overall environment of the center and the well-being of every client and family unit in the building, and upholds a culture that shares the Gospel at each point of care.

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

Provide leadership, mentorship, and shepherding to clients and family units during assigned shifts: reinforce structure, dignity, and clear expectations
Spend intentional time relationally engaged with clients: prioritize presence while maintaining accountability and structure
Participate in and coordinate mealtime and fellowship environments: model healthy interaction, reinforce community expectations, and demonstrate servant leadership
Welcome, orient, and support volunteers and interns: integrate them into chapel, meals, and daily routines with clarity and oversight
Take ownership of shift operations including safety, cleanliness, task completion, and overall center flow
Assist in managing real-time capacity and occupancy; ensure rooms and beds are utilized appropriately, census is accurate, and intake barriers are addressed
Provide accurate, timely verbal and written observations of client behavior, needs, and incidents to leadership
Monitor and support hygiene, shower, and laundry routines