Men's Client Resource Specialist

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry? Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others? Join us at the Atlanta Mission, where we make a difference in the lives of over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience radical life transformations.

The Client Resource Specialist plays a critical role in supporting men as they transition into Atlanta Mission’s long‑term transformation program at The Shepherd’s Inn. This position focuses on removing practical and systemic barriers to stability and employment by providing individualized case management, resource coordination, and client advocacy within a Christ‑centered environment. Support begins at program entry through background checks and job readiness assessments and continues throughout a client’s stay.

The Client Resource Specialist works closely with clients to address challenges related to employability, identification, legal barriers, financial assistance, and access to community resources. This role also includes teaching life skills, facilitating groups, utilizing motivational interviewing, and offering spiritual encouragement as part of a holistic care model. This position is ideal for a human or social services professional who enjoys direct client engagement and case management but is not pursuing a licensed social work career path.

• Conduct client assessments, including background checks and job‑readiness evaluations, to identify barriers and needed services
• Utilize assessments to recommend personalized services that support employability, stability, and long‑term outcomes
• Manage a high‑volume caseload (approximately 70–90 clients), providing consistent follow‑up and accountability
• Lead services addressing client case management needs throughout their program journey

• Support clients in resolving background check issues that may impact employment, including coordination with legal partners such as Georgia Justice Project
• Assist clients in obtaining required identification documents for employment (state , Social Security cards, etc.)
• Connect clients with internal and external resources including vocational training, housing, legal services, healthcare, and financial assistance
• Provide job‑search support following vocational training, such as resume workshops, job application assistance, and group office hours

• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners to secure resources that meet client needs
• Researches and identifies new service partners to address gaps in client care
• Serves as a liaison between clients, community agencies, and government entities

• Facilitates groups and classes focused on independent living, financial literacy, social skills, recovery support, and psycho‑education
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement, personal responsibility, and positive behavior change
• Provide adjustment support during life transitions and consult during crisis situations

• Coordinate closely with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic, client‑centered care
• Inputs, tracks, and reports client engagement and outcome data with accuracy and integrity
• Remain current on available community resources and referral processes

• Offer spiritual encouragement and support consistent with Atlanta Mission’s Christ‑centered values and environment

• Humbly Serve:
  Strive to live, love, and lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward:
  Honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
• Courageously Innovate:
  Drive towards excellence, continuously learn, adapt and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate:
  Intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all stakeholders of Atlanta Mission
• Strength in Unity:
  Embrace God’s desire for oneness and kingdom‑focused unity

• Experience in case management, client advocacy, or…