What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homelessness Prevention Specialist - Furniture Area position at Open Door Mission?
Homelessness Prevention Specialist - Furniture Area
Join the Open Door Mission's team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Perform all duties around the Council Bluffs Outreach Center and the Timberlake
Outreach Center, as directed. Build relationships with volunteers in an effort to retain them. Facilitate stocking
the outreach center and pantry. Check in consumers at the front desk.
Outreach Center, as directed. Build relationships with volunteers in an effort to retain them. Facilitate stocking
the outreach center and pantry. Check in consumers at the front desk.
Our Timberlake and Council Bluffs Outreach Centers provides free clothing, shoes, toys, household items, diapers, and client-choice food pantries. Additionally, it collects community donations, which are used to stock the shelves in this site as well as our other outreach locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A full job description will be provided for review during the interview process.
- Assist consumers with labeling furniture items, assist with getting furniture items outside to be loaded,
clearly explain the furniture process to consumers from start to finish. - Make sure that the furniture items available are of good quality, dispose of unusable items, make room
for incoming items. - Maintain a clean work environment in the Furniture area inside and outside of the building, ensuring
aisles inside are clear and safe for consumers to walk through, that the area inside is organized and free
of trash, that the area outside is clean and free of trash. - Ensure that supplies are stocked and ready for the next day.
- Provide spiritual help and encouragement to volunteers and guests when the opportunity arises.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A visible relationship with Jesus Christ, and ability to share the gospel as opportunities arise.
- Consistent attendance at a local Christian church.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to repeatedly bend and lift items from floor level.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE...
- At least 2 years of customer service experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Experience working with people and handling multiple tasks.
- Must agree with the Open Door Mission Statement of Faith.
PERKS & AVAILABLE BENEFITS
- 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.
- PTO and paid Sick leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- RightNow Media Membership
- Christ-centered staff culture
- On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals
- On-campus exercise rooms
DETAILS
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
- Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
- Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Tuesday at Council Bluffs, Wednesday - Saturday at TOC)
- Work Location: Timberlake Outreach Center (Omaha) and Council Bluffs Family Outreach Center (Council Bluffs, IA)
ABOUT OPEN DOOR MISSION
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.
Our Impact in 2024:
- 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.
Apply today to join the team that's inspiring HOPE for lasting change in our community!
Salary : $15 - $18
