Guest Advisor - Men's Ministry Crossroads/Outreach

City Rescue Mission; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local outreach ministry in Mission, Kansas is seeking a Guest Advisor for its Crossroads Shelter Program. This role involves managing services for men, ensuring shelter cleanliness, and providing spiritual guidance. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be grounded in the Christian faith. Responsibilities include evaluating service needs, coordinating community resources, and maintaining accurate case notes. The position allows for meaningful relationships, demonstrating Christ's love, and contributing to individual growth and development.

Qualifications

• Committed to invest in individuals, demonstrating love and grace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
• Adaptable and able to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate services for men in shelter program.
• Lead community meetings and network with related service providers.
• Ensure cleanliness of the shelter and facilities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Resource acquisition

Negotiation abilities

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsible to Assistant Director - Men's Ministry (Crossroads)

Ministry Purpose

In accordance with Ephesians 4:11-12, Philippians 2:4 and Titus 2:7-8, the Guest Advisor - Crossroads/Outreach manages, coordinates, and assists in procuring services for men in Crossroads Shelter Program to facilitate growth and development in accordance with case management. The Guest Advisor - Crossroads/Outreach shall maintain the shelter cleanliness and monitor behavior of the guests.

Primary Responsibilities

1) Spiritual

• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech and actions in a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessingand Christian fellowship.
• Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all ministry objectives and goals.
• Be prepared to communicate the Mission’s religious beliefs to any who inquire.
• Be ready to pray with and offer spiritual advice to employees and guests.
• Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with employees and guests.

2) Administrative

• Interview all individuals who enter the Crossroads Shelter program.
• Evaluate the information collected and make appropriate referrals to other community programs.
• Assess the guest's service needs and discuss with the guest what the available and acceptable service options are.
• Make referrals to the appropriate agencies for services.
• Coordinate all services being received by the guest such as counseling (when appropriate), education, life skills, job preparation, and job search.
• Meet with guests throughout the week as needed to schedule internal and external meetings and appointments and to monitor their progress.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services and outcomes.
• Maintain current and complete case notes and records for each guest in the Mission Tracker guest tracking program in compliance with program requirements.
• Complete weekly program statistical information and submit by deadline for compilation of monthly reports.
• Network with related service providers within the community to access needed services for guests and ensure delivery.
• Attend community meetings as requested.
• Assist or perform drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shelter and facilities by assigning chores to the guests and following up with daily inspections.
• Ensure that all rules are followed by the guests.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as requested.

3) Qualifications

• Be ministry minded, passionately committed to invest in individuals, demonstrating Christ's love and grace through healthy relationships and practical assistance.
• Be grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of an evangelical church.
• Possess stronginterpersonal skills, collaborative, able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Have excellent resource acquisition, negotiation, and coordination abilities.
• Exhibit good communication skills, written, verbal, and instructional.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while achieving program outcomes and meeting deadlines.
• Be adaptable, flexible, honest and perceptive.
• Be computer literate, proficient in Word, Excel and Internet.
• Be willing and able to give a Christian witness in all circumstances.
• Be willing to pray with staff, guests, volunteers and donors when appropriate.
• Be in agreement with the City Rescue Mission Doctrinal Statement.

Apply hereor send cover letter and resume to Tammy Dess in Human Resources by email to [e-mail]