Peer Support Specialist - Part Time, Christian Life Center

Who We Are:

For over 100 years, City Union Mission has offered hope to men, women and children experiencing huge challenges. Homelessness. Addiction. Poverty. We start by extending a welcoming hand and helping to meet their immediate needs - food, shelter, clothing. From there, we offer them a new foundation for their lives through Christ - and life-changing programs that move them toward physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness.

Job Summary:

Our recovery programs exist to lead men, women, and families from crisis to Christ-centered healing through structured accountability, spiritual formation, life-skill development, and measurable progression toward independent, stable living and meaningful integration into the community.

The Peer Support Specialist models Christ-centered hospitality while leading the day-to-day functions of the center. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for the guests in the building as well as keeping order throughout the shift.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intentionally and strategically seek to exemplify Jesus Christ and be equipped and prepared to share the Gospel and provide spiritual support at each point of care; showing the love of Christ and biblical hospitality through each interaction.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and shepherding to program participants during assigned shifts by clearly communicating center routines, expectations, and guidelines, reinforcing structured accountability and measurable progression.

• Provide appropriate verbal and documented observations of participants directly to center leadership, contributing to structured recovery planning and progression tracking.

• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure facility by conducting safety checks, routine rounds, and monitoring access points while engaging guests and visitors with Biblical hospitality.

• Supervise participants in daily cleaning responsibilities and building stewardship, using these opportunities to teach accountability, ownership, and life skills necessary for independent living.

• Manage linen, clothing, and supply systems as assigned, ensuring operational readiness and needs are met with organization and care.

Qualifications:

City Union Mission Requirements:

• To be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony and your ability to clearly communicate the Gospel whenever opportunities arise.

• To possess sound Biblical character and refrain from engaging in an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt your testimony as a follower of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

• To be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.

• To be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the mission statement of City Union Mission.

• To be sober-minded, free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.

Employee Benefits:

• 95% of the premium covered for Health Insurance

• Dental and Vision insurance at a discounted rate

• Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance

• Life Insurance

• 403b Retirement Account match

• FSA & HSA options

• 11 paid holidays per year + over 3 weeks of PTO + opportunity to earn additional days off

• Discount at City Thrift stores

• Paid 30-minute lunch break; free breakfast/lunch/dinner available

** * Shifts include evenings and weekends **

** *There is a $2/hour shift differential for hours worked between 3-11pm. *There is a $3/hour shift differential for hours worked between 11pm-7am. **