Lydia House Assistant Director

Open Door Mission; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term Disability

PTO & Sick Leave

11 Holidays

RightNow Media

Christ-centered culture

On-campus cafeteria

On-campus gym

Job summary

Open Door Mission is seeking an Assistant Lydia House Director to oversee Lydia House operations and supervise the Family Support Worker team within a Christ-centered ministry.

The role includes managing day-to-day activities in the absence of the Director, maintaining the building, handling confidential guest information, and serving on the ODM Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the human services or related field.
• 2 or more years of human services experience.
• Must be a team player, and have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to share the gospel and make disciples.
• 2 years of experience in managing in a social service agency.
• Master’s Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lydia House Director concerning guests, staff, and building issues.
• Develop and enhance job related relationships with individuals and agencies.
• Develop goals, objectives, and plans for emergency services Ministry.
• Manage assigned staff—including work schedules.
• Assist in hiring and training of staff.
• Provide emergency crisis counseling, problem solving, and de-escalation when necessary.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Share gospel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

Join the Open Door Mission’s team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This position manages the Family Support Worker team to ensure that the correct processes are followed and executed. Manage day-to-day operations of the Lydia House when Director is absent. Responsible for maintaining the inside and outside of the LH building.

Assistant Lydia House Director

Join the Open Door Mission’s team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty! This position manages the Family Support Worker team to ensure that the correct processes are followed and executed. Manage day-to-day operations of the Lydia House when Director is absent. Responsible for maintaining the inside and outside of the LH building. Demonstrates Christ-like maturity in words, behavior, and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities. Displays professionalism in handling private and sensitive confidential information in regards to guests, students, volunteers, and donors. Serves as a member of the ODM Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A full job description will be provided for review during the interview process.

• Collaborate with Lydia House Director concerning guests, staff, and building issues.
• Develop and enhance job related relationships with individuals and agencies.
• Develop goals, objectives, and plans for emergency services Ministry.
• Manage assigned staff—including work schedules.
• Assist in hiring and training of staff.
• Provide emergency crisis counseling, problem solving, and de-escalation when necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in the human services or related field.
• 2 or more years of human services experience.
• Must be a team player, and have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to share the gospel and make disciples.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE…

• 2 years of experience in managing in a social service agency
• Master’s Degree in related field

PERKS & AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• 401(K) plan with a 2% company contribution and 4% company match
• Health Insurance option
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance, and long-term disability.
• PTO and paid Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• RightNow Media Membership
• Christ-centered staff culture
• On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals
• On-campus exercise rooms

DETAILS

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $50,000-$62,000 annually
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weeklyli>
• Work Location: Lydia House

ABOUT OPEN DOOR MISSION

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes. At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.

Our Impact in 2025

• Provided 199,695 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 1.5 million+ nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 21,734 individuals to remain in their own homes and prevent homelessness.
• Celebrated 73 graduates from life-changing programs.
• Cared for patients during 11,513 clinic visits in the Free Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Diverted 419 patients from the ER.li>
• Assisted 605 individuals in finding stable housing.