Peer Support Specialist - Part Time, Christian Life Center

About the role

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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

Pay

• $2/hour shift differential for hours worked between 3 pm‑11 pm
• $3/hour shift differential for hours worked between 11 pm‑7 am

Schedule

Shifts include evenings and weekends.