Men's Support Worker

Every day of the year, Open Door Mission provides safe shelter, meals, clothing, recovery, and life-changing programs and services to hungry and homeless in Omaha and Southwest Iowa. It’s a daunting task, and we cannot do it alone. If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope that you will view our current job openings and prayerfully consider applying.

Join the Open Door Mission team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty! This is your opportunity to directly help and share the gospel with men in need!

The Garland Thompson Men's Center at Open Door Mission provides emergency services for men including basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as life-changing programs that address the root cause of homelessness and poverty (abuse, addiction, etc.). This position provides direct guest services and supervision, including support of case managers and other staff. Accomplishes and oversees GTMC daily routine.

• Monitor guests and the public areas within the GTMC. Supervise mealtimes. Manage crisis situations as they occur.
• Provide emergency crisis counseling, problem-solving, and de-escalation to guests and staff.
• Provide medication access, control, and documentation.
• Utilize Service Point as directed, including documentation, intake, and census updates.
• Document incidents using appropriate forms and emailing appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with all Men's Ministry guests.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for GTMC.
• Perform closing procedures at the end of each day.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests.
• Exemplify Jesus Christ daily, sharing the gospel or praying with others as opportunities arise.

• You have a visible relationship with Christ and regularly attend a Bible-believing church.
• You have the ability to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.
• Ability to relate well with people in crisis, different nationalities, and diverse backgrounds.
• High School Diploma
• Experience in Human Services or a related field.
• Ability to go prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

• 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.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Right Now Media Membership
• Christ-centered staff culture
• On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

7:00AM - 3:30PM

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.

• Provided 195,125 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 2.0 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 33,123 individuals to remain in their own homes and preventing homelessness.
• Celebrated 77 graduates from life-changing programs.
• Helped 311 individuals achieve stable housing.
• Provided a Learning Center and Tutoring Lab for 94 children.
• Assisted 404 men and women in finding employment.