Emergency Shelter Peer Support – Evenings/Weekends

City Union Mission; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan match

Paid holidays + PTO

Store discounts

Job summary

City Union Mission seeks a Peer Support Specialist to help manage the shelter environment for men, women, and families in crisis at our Men's Center and Women & Family Center in Missouri.

Responsibilities include coordinating mealtime and fellowship, safety checks, and calm de-escalation, with a focus on dignity and immediate support while guiding residents toward next steps. Shifts include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and able to clearly communicate the Gospel.
• Member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
• Agree and abide within City Union Mission faith statement.
• Committed to serving the poor and homeless in alignment with the mission.
• Sobriety-minded, free from alcohol/drugs/substances that could impair ministry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in/measaltime and fellowship environments; model healthy interaction and servant leadership.
• Take ownership of shift operations including safety, cleanliness, task completion, and center flow.
• Conduct routine rounds, safety checks, and front entrance monitoring with situational awareness.
• Respond to incidents with calm, clarity, and appropriate escalation; de-escalate crises.
• Assist in managing capacity and occupancy; ensure beds are utilized and census is accurate.
• Maintain cleanliness and dignity of personal/shared spaces; monitor hygiene, showers, and laundry routines.

Skills

Gospel communication

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Servant leadership

Job description

City Union Mission seeks a Peer Support Specialist to help manage the shelter environment for men, women, and families in crisis at our Men's Center and Women & Family Center in Missouri.

Responsibilities include coordinating mealtime and fellowship, safety checks, and calm de-escalation, with a focus on dignity and immediate support while guiding residents toward next steps. Shifts include evenings and weekends.