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Employment Opportunities At City Union Mission

Are you looking for ministry opportunities? Has God given you a heart for the poor and needy? Several opportunities listed below give direct client contact.

All Benefits Eligible Positions include health care benefits, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.

If you are interested in any of the positions listed, download an application form, complete the form using Microsoft Word, and then email this file to HumanResources@cumission.org. Or you can print out this document, manually complete it and:

• Fax it to (816) 471-3811 or:
• Mail it to:
  City Union Mission
  1100 E. 11th St.
  Kansas City, MO 64106
  Attention: Human Resources or:
• Deliver it in person (or complete one on site) at the above location, which is open Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Benefits Eligible/Full time positions

Non-Benefits Eligible/Part time positions

Benefits Eligible/Full time positions

An adequate amount of food must be prepared according
to the number of people in the shelter up to 250. Provide a friendly,
warm atmosphere for shelter guests, staff and volunteers.To maintain
Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchen and dining room.
Cooking experience - preferably quantity cooking; 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.

To administer the services of City Union Mission to the women and
families in the Family Shelter.A heart to minister to the poor and
homeless, exhibiting a level of spiritual maturity to model Christ
before clients, with a knowledge of the Bible and ability to witness
to others.Exhibits leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion
and good oral and written communication skills. Able to give tough
love where necessary.  Must be able to handle stressful situations and
de-escalate conflict where needed.High schooldiploma or GED.

To reflect the love of Christ while providing low-income individuals
with quality clothing and necessary items for free or minimal cost and
raising money through store sales and revenues for the benefit of the
mission. Attention to detail.  Some computer skills.  Have knowledge of
current collectable & vintage items.  Some experience setting displays
helpful.  Average physical strength.

Non-Benefits Eligible/Part time positions

Monitor those who enter the Men's Center to make sure the building is secure. Must have a demonstrable background of spiritual maturity, sensitivity and compassion for the poor and hurting of our society. Superb organization and communication skills are required. Needs to have good judgment, sensitivity, and a background of neatness, accuracy and dependability. Must be able to deal tactfully with the public. Applicant must be able to work in a fast paced, emotionally demanding environment. Must be familiar with office equipment and operations and computer literate.

Insure orderly procedure in all areas of the shelter ministry
(Dayroom, chapel/dining room, dorm areas, and outside of the building).
To insure orderliness among the men on the Christian Life Program
and their activities.Preferably a minister, but will consider others,
ability to follow procedures and guidelines, must have a heart for
the homeless, experience in some form of supervision, some experience
in drug and alcohol counseling, experience in biblical counseling.
Basic computer skills needed.

Answer switchboard calls for all activities at the Family Center, maintain Hotline For The Homeless calls and update shelter availability.  Must have a compassionate heart for the poor and hurting of our society.  Exhibits good judgment, sensitivity, and a demonstrable background of neatness, accuracy and dependability.  Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.  Training in telephone etiquette and proper receptionist decorum required.  Must be familiar with office equipment and operations and computer literate.  Able to work in a fast paced, emotionally demanding environment.

To assist the Christian Life Program Staff in maintaining order and encouraging men on the CLP
Provide staff coverage after normal office hours. Perform client room searches bi-monthly.
Help maintain order by reminding clients of program rules and requirements, reporting violations to the Administrator in a timely fashion. Prepare vacant rooms for client occupancy. Provide input for staff meetings and client evaluations, as assist in client conflict resolution as necessary. As part of the ministry team, may be called upon for other tasks as needed.

To act as "first impression" to guests and donors, facilitate ease
for public communication with City Union Mission staff and program.
The hours would be from 8-4, Monday through Friday.  Qualifications:
Must have superb communication and organization skills.  Must be
familiar with office equipment and operations.  Computer literate.
Flexible personality in order to work in an often changing environment.
Exhibit good judgment, sensitivity, a demonstrable background of
neatness, accuracy and dependability.  Must be able to deal tactfully
with the public.  Detail oriented. Must understand all departments
throughout the Mission and how each works within the organization.

To assist the Christian Life Program Staff in maintaining order and
encouraging men on the CLP. Must be a decisive person, dependable,
one who exhibits good judgement. Must be a person who works well with
people, concerned about their needs and exhibits ability to motivate,
able to provide tough love where appropriate. Minimum bachelors
degree in Bible/theology/ministry or in social work or human services.
Case management experience preferred.

To provide medical services for all clients of the City Union Mission
that will provide comfort, promote healing and increase their knowledge
of methods to prevent illness. Appropriate nursing degree. Minimum of
2 years of experience in nursing.  Clinical experience helpful. Current
certifications and continuing education. Computer literate.

The provide spiritual leadership to High School students in the areas
of college and trade school preparation, job skills enhancement and
social and spiritual growth. A born again Christian who models
Christ-like behavior and is able to lead others into spiritual
maturity. High school graduate, college desired, with special training
in youth/children related activities, of Bible, storytelling, arts and
crafts, soul winning, recreational/athletic and child discipline.
Have a valid CDL drivers license with a clear driving record.

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