Part Time Men's Shelter Associate 2nd shift

General Description:

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.

Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.

We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.

As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

• Asamemberofstaffuphold,promote,andencourage,inwordanddeed,desiredorganizationalcultureandvalues; purposefullyseektoestablishand maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM's vision and purpose.
• Alertthe Manager ofanychangesorconcernswithinthedepartment.
• Maintainconstantcommunicationwhileonshiftwithother Mensshelterstaffasneeded.
• Incorporate Biblicalprinciplesintointeractionswithguestsandotherstaffthatbuildpositiveandproductive relationships.
• Maintainalovingandpeacefulenvironmentbyexercisingspiritualcareoverguestsasneeded.
• Assistguestswithbasicneedswhileontheirshift.
• Submitallreportstothe Managerasrequestedontime.
• Mustexerciseutmostdiplomacyandtacttoprovideexcellentguestservice,practicingconfidentialityandprivacy protocolin accordance with Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries Policies.
• Exerciseproblem-solvingandconflictresolutionskillswhenhandlingguestcomplaints;referringguestcomplaints to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Holdguestsaccountableforinappropriatebehaviorandenforcedisciplineprocedureswhennecessary,according to the Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries policies.
• Investtimeinguestslivesthatwillencouragepositivegrowthbothatthemissionandintheirfuture.
• Performsimpleyeteffectivefirstaidcareinemergencies.
• Attendingallscheduledstaffmeetings.
• Performsalldutiesasmayberequired.
• Adheretothepoliciesandproceduresofthe Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries .

• Highlyethicalwiththeabilitytomakesmart,timely decisions.
• Abilitytoconstructwrittencorrespondencewhichisbothclearandconcise.
• Abilitytocommunicateextremelywellbothverballyandinwriting.
• Abilitytomaintainahighlevelofconfidentialityandaccuracyinpreparingandenteringinformation.
• Abilitytohandledifficultguestswithfirmgraceandlove.
  
  Representing Christandthe Ministryinallinteractions
• Excellentorganizationalskills.

• Haveapersonalrelationshipwiththe Lord Jesus Christandadesiretoserve Him .
• Beaconsistentwitnessfor Jesus Christ
• Exhibitspiritualmaturityasdefinedbyevangelicalbiblicalstandardsandinaccordancewiththeemployee handbook.
• Haveaheartofcompassionandcaringtowardthehomelessandhurtingandapassionaboutministeringlife transformation in an urban setting.
• Demonstratesacourteousand Christ-likemannerwithinternalandexternalpartners
• Highlyethicalwiththeabilitytomakesmart,rapiddecisions;demonstratesexcellentintegrity.
• Flexible,cooperativespirit
• Possessandpromoteadrug,nicotinefreelifestyle.

Occasionally=1%-33%;

Frequently=34%-66%;

Continuously=67%-100%

• Standing/Walking

• Computer
• Phone
• Fax

• High School Diplomaorequivalent