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About Central Union Mission:
Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides almost 60,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens. Charity Navigator has rated Central Union Mission as a four-star charity, GuideStar awarded Central Union Mission a Platinum Seal for our financial transparency and GreatNonProfits has given Central Union Mission a Top-Rated award.
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
PURPOSE:
To Glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the Gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. We hold the Bible to be God’s Holy Word in its entirety. It is inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)
We hold that through preaching, teaching and ministering, Central Union Mission must use its resources and activities to bring men, women and children under the power of the Gospel; that they may have victory over sin, come into fellowship with God and live Spirit-filled, fruitful lives in Christ. I have read the Doctrinal Statement of Central Union Mission and I accept it without reservation.
Job Description
Mission:NOVA Site Director
POSITION TITLE: Mission: NOVA Site Director
REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT & CEO
STATUS: Full-Time, Regular
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
SUMMARY:: Responsible for oversight and overall administration, execution and operations related to the Mission: NOVA ministry center. Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders and partners.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
50% Management
- Manage the Mission: NOVA Center operations to be effective, cost-efficient, purposeful, excellent, and reaching many in need
- Manage day-to-day operations and facility maintenance
- Manage Mission volunteers onsite
- Run the operations of the food and clothing pantry
- Coordinate all of the various service providers participating in the Mission’s space
- Track and report deliverables, benchmarks, and successes of the program
- Maintain a positive relationship with the landlord, local government, and others as assigned
40% Community Relations
- Build partnerships that open doors to additional opportunities to enrich the lives of those in need
- Develop, execute, and evaluate special outreach projects/events
- Recruit people from the community who are in need to join our programs
10% Leadership
- Provide spiritual leadership and a pathway towards spiritual maturity by teaching/modeling Biblical principles
- Evaluate performance and create opportunities for volunteer support
- Evaluate and monitor the progress of Mission: NOVA’s programs
- Model teamwork by supporting other staff of Central Union Mission
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college.
- At least 5 years of experience managing a direct service program or related discipline.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish & English.
- Solid knowledge of the agencies that provide social services to people living in Arlington County and surrounding area.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, flexible, organized environment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- A demonstrated passion for ministry, advocacy and issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
- Strong management and interpersonal skills with ability to sustain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to do some hands-on work with the ability to push, pull, lift 25lbs
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s statement of faith required.
- Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Job Description
Senior Manager, Development
POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Development
REPORTS TO: VP of Development
STATUS: Full-Time, Regular
LOCATION: Riverdale, MD
SUMMARY:: The Senior Manager, Development connects the community and donors more deeply with Central Union Mission through speaking engagements, tours, customized communications, and networking opportunities for the purpose of further engaging individuals, churches, companies, and groups in volunteerism and philanthropy. This position manages the mid-level donor program (roughly defined as $1,000 – $10,000) and identifies donors who have major gift capacity and inclination..
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
40% Stewardship and Donor Relations
- Project management oversight and detailed execution of stewardship activities including impact reports, acknowledgement, donor recognition, thank you notes, etc.
- Draft donor acknowledgments and collaborate with team members to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Help plan and implement donor cultivation and stewardship events (volunteer experiences, site tours, receptions, cultivation/appreciation events) for mid and major gift donors.
- Think strategically about donor engagement, providing creative solutions to develop meaningful and mutually rewarding relationships with donors at all levels.
- Field inquiries from donors about their giving. Consistently demonstrates exemplary customer service and provides excellent relationship management and prompt follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor correspondence in database daily.
30% Community Engagement
- Research, recommend, and implement strategies to raise the positive profile of Central Union Mission among civic, business, and church leaders in the local community.
- Educate the community through site tours and speaking engagements.
- Oversee the Volunteer program.
- Manage church partnerships in coordination with Vice President of Development.
20% Donor Relationship Management
- Manage the mid-level donor program (roughly defined as $1,000 – $10,000), strengthening relationships with current and potential donors and elevating them to increasingly higher levels of giving and engagement.
- Qualify major donor prospects and devise appropriate strategies to cultivate the relationship for a major gift solicitation.
- Utilize the database for reporting, segmenting donor groups, and noting communication.
- In partnership with the Vice President of Development, meet with individual major donors and foundation and corporation representatives for solicitation, stewardship, and reporting.
10% Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and manage the Volunteer Coordinator position.
- Select, train, and provide development opportunities, performance appraisal and coaching for direct report(s). Ensure performance of individual(s) is meeting goals.
- Special projects as assigned by Vice President of Development.
- Help ensure the Mission’s reputation and integrity remains strong and positive
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited university/college with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills (critical and creative writing skills).
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail and time management.
- Comfortable with public speaking and skilled at creating compelling presentations based on the audience, using examples and stories that resonate with listeners.
- Strong project management skills and deadline tracking.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Practical experience and skills with the elements articulated in this job description.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Experience with donor CRM software is required.
- Experience with Canva is preferred.
- A demonstrated passion for ministry and issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
- Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and other basic physical abilities required.
- This position requires the ability to drive one’s own car and travel at times. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, ability to travel locally within the Metro DC area.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s statement of faith required.
- Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Social Worker
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Social Worker (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Social Work
STATUS: Full-time, regular
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
SALARY: $65,000-72,000
Summary:: This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in the Northern Virginia area. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the DC area for 140 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The individual in this position will provide services and support at the Mission’s Northern Virginia Campus, Mission: NOVA.
Specific Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
80% Case Management and Related Services and Supports
- Conduct intake and assessments: cognitive, functional, environmental, psychosocial data, etc.
- Provide counseling support
- Conduct crisis intervention support
- Refer clients to available therapeutic, social service, educational and medical resources when appropriate
- Plan, seek, advocate, and monitor services from various social service or health care organizations and staff on behalf of a client.
- Assist with developing support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating with a variety of available service providers necessary to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency and family stabilization
- Actively pursue venues to acquire knowledge of the broader community that enhances the service delivery process
- Plan, coordinate and execute, as appropriate, events that promote well-being (spiritual health, mental health, social-emotional, cognitive, physiological, environmental, financial, etc.)
- Become familiar and gain a working knowledge of agency policies and procedures
- Assist in completing surveys and other types of information gathering
- Assist population in completing critical applications (food stamps, Social Security, identification cards, birth-certificates, job/housing searches, etc.)
- Coordinate with the Senior Director of Social work and others to refer clients to immigration services from partner providers
- Learn about the special needs, intervention strategies, and behavioral approaches for individuals with challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, diversity and family/inter-generational concerns and other challenging issues that plague the population
- Attend professional development trainings, as available and appropriate
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members
- Maintain a flexible schedule, adaptive to the needs of the ministry
5% Resource Development and Acquisition (not fundraising)
- Research both formal and informal social services or other related services and supports to meet the needs of the population
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, attend community programs, events etc. to build good will
10% Ministry Documentation Support
- Input and maintain up-to-date, accurate entries to the Mission-Tracker system or other necessary documentation vehicles as deemed appropriate and as directed
- Prepare written and statistical reports, as needed
5% Other duties as assigned
- Attend work-related meetings, events within and outside of normal working hours
- Must seek opportunities for on-going professional development and acquire necessary training, CEU hours as required for licensure and/or to remain relevant and current
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in social work with Virginia Clinical Social Work Licensure
- High degree of knowledge about social services available in northern Virginia.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Demonstrated skills in working effectively with diverse clients from various backgrounds, ethnicities educational and financial challenges.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Ability to utilize the internet and other channels for research and to understand how to garner resources
- Possess excellent skills as it relates to results orientation, critical and creative thinking
- Must be flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of the client and ministry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated and willing to engage in the teamwork process
- Capacity to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Physical Demands: The position is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Senior Social Worker
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Senior Social Worker
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Social Work
STATUS: Full-time, regular
LOCATION: Washington, DC
SALARY: $75,000-80,000
Summary:: This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in the Washington, DC, area. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the DC area for 140 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The individual in this position will provide services and support across all ministry locations and all other programs and ministries under the direction of the Senior Director of Social Work.
Specific Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
80% Case Management and Related Services and Supports
- Conduct intake and assessments: cognitive, functional, environmental, psychosocial data, etc.
- Provide counseling support
- Conduct crisis intervention support
- Refer clients to available therapeutic, social service, educational and medical resources when appropriate
- Plan, seek, advocate, and monitor services from various social service or health care organizations and staff on behalf of a client.
- Assist with developing support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating with a variety of available service providers necessary to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency and family stabilization
- Actively pursue venues to acquire knowledge of the broader community that enhances the service delivery process
- Plan, coordinate and execute, as appropriate, events that promote well-being (spiritual health, mental health, social-emotional, cognitive, physiological, environmental, financial, etc.)
- Become familiar and gain a working knowledge of agency policies and procedures
- Assist in completing surveys and other types of information gathering
- Assist population in completing critical applications (food stamps, Social Security, identification cards, birth-certificates, job/housing searches, etc.)
- Coordinate with the Senior Director of Social work to plan and oversee legal and immigration services from partner providers
- Learn about the special needs, intervention strategies, and behavioral approaches for individuals with challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, diversity and family/inter-generational concerns and other challenging issues that plague the population
- Attend professional development trainings, as available and appropriate
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members
- Maintain a flexible schedule, adaptive to the needs of the ministry
5% Resource Development and Acquisition (not fundraising)
- Research both formal and informal social services or other related services and supports to meet the needs of the population
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, attend community programs, events etc. to build good will
10% Ministry Documentation Support
- Input and maintain up-to-date, accurate entries to the Mission-Tracker system or other necessary documentation vehicles as deemed appropriate and as directed
- Prepare written and statistical reports, as needed
5% Other duties as assigned
- Support the other work of the Mission when/where possible
- Attend work-related meetings, events within and outside of normal working hours
- Must seek opportunities for on-going professional development and acquire necessary training, CEU hours as required for licensure and/or to remain relevant and current
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Social Worker with District of Columbia Clinical Social Work Licensure, and five years of management related work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Ability to utilize the internet and other channels for research and to understand how to garner resources
- Possess excellent skills as it relates to results orientation, critical and creative thinking
- Demonstrated skills in working effectively with diverse clients from various backgrounds, ethnicities educational and financial challenges.
- Must be flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of the client and ministry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated and willing to engage in the teamwork process
- Capacity to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Physical Demands: The position is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
To apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Job Description
Operations Manager
POSITION TITLE: Building Operations Manager
REPORTS TO: President & CEO
STATUS: Full-Time Regular
SUMMARY:: The Manager of Operations is an essential position responsible for all aspects of building operations and maintenance to ensure the proper level of service to staff and guests. The person in this role collaborates with staff to ensure smooth operations and supervises staff who manage maintenance of the Mission’s fleet of vehicles. This individual develops strategies and internal process controls to ensure the proper management and oversight of expenditures, mitigate risk, and promote the efficient allocation of resources, timely project completion and quality product delivery that exceeds expectations. Must be able to provide Mission wide operational strategies and opportunities for improvement. The Manager of Operations is committed to a set of sound principles grounded in faith and founded upon sound workplace ethics and evidence-based best practices that inspire transformation and can develop long term relationships with vendors who provide support to the Mission. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer/and or President CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
90% Building Maintenance & Training
- Direct responsibility and proactive oversight of all physical plant operations
- Proactively manage the maintenance schedule for all facilities
- Manage the relationship with repair vendors (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, etc. contractors)
- Supervise groundskeeping and janitorial staff.
- Mindfulness to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and potential hazards, or warning signs are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
- Performing quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and chemical supply systems
- Manage and address building security and safety issues.
- Testing and recommending new maintenance products.
- Coordinating deliveries from vendors and suppliers
- Maintain records of repairs and preventive maintenance, including development and responsibility for maintenance calendar.
- Training junior staff or trainees, if applicable.
10% Building related Services
- Oversee security systems at the shelter.
Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; or relevant trade school credentials.
- At least 5 years of experience in process management, project management; building operations or similar management preferred.
- People skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner.
- Basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing knowledge/skills/experience preferred.
- Excellent organization skills and self-management required.
- Knowledge of data and performance management tracking.
- Some working knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.
- Must be a compassionate, ethical, and transformational manager.
- Motivated and upbeat, effective team building skills.
- Collaborator with experience reporting to executive leadership and building relationships with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
- Ability to navigate complex networks and systems.
- Able to interpret, apply and communicate policies and procedures and deliver innovative solutions.
- Must have a working knowledge of MS Office programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; emotionally intelligent, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
- Able to adhere to the physical demands of the job which may periodically include prolonged sitting, standing, walking and periodic lifting of 50 lbs. or more. (range of motion includes walking squatting, bending, kneeling, driving) Physical stamina to manage a full shift of being active and working on a building.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s statement of faith required.
- Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Education and Employment Coordinator
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Workforce Development
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Comprehensive Family Resource (CFRC), Washington, DC , Mission NOVA, Arlington, VA
SUMMARY:: This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in Washington, DC. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the nation’s capital for 140 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness. In coordination with the leadership of the Workforce Development & Education Department (WDE), the Employment Placement Coach is responsible for the implementation of the employment programs at the CFRC and NOVA locations providing expert job readiness coaching, counseling and placement expertise that leads to positive employment placement (living wage employment) outcomes for CFRC/NOVA consumers. The Employment Placement Coach will ensure seamless coordination and collaboration with existing CFRC/ staff, agencies and community partners and consumers.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
50% Program Implementation-Coaching & Job Placement
- Serve as a member of the team to advance Workforce Development and Education at the CFRC in coordination with CFRC Education and Employment Manager, Sr. Director of WDE, Education Instructor and other key staff.
- Develop employment plan and portfolio for each participant based on individual assessment; facilitate/deliver skills-based and professional development training.
- Research, recommend, and implement strategies to identify appropriate skills and work-based learning opportunities to include on-the-job and/or apprentice-based training programs; match consumers to appropriate employers based on knowledge skills abilities.
- Communicate regularly with portfolio of clients and in accordance with their needs
20% Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting
- Monitor guest and consumer progress daily; complete progress notes, daily logs, timesheets, individual planning activities, and other documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Track and report client management activities using Mission Tracker HMIS.
- Effectively use database technology and other resources to track participant activities, task completion, badges, certificates, certifications diplomas and other competencies secured.
- Report weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual workforce development data in Mission Tracker.
15% Networking and Community Engagement
- Conduct outreach, promoting and recruiting participants among existing consumers and throughout the community.
- Network with existing and prospective employers, educational providers and other community leaders to identify partners, apprenticeship opportunities and internships.
- Facilitate on-the job-site coaching with participants to include employee/employer assistance and support.
- Supporting distribution and other programming at CFRC/NOVA
15% Pathways Instruction
- Serve as site Team Lead to Advance PATHWAYS – Workforce Development and Education, in coordination with Sr. Director of WDE and other key staff.
- Supports day-to-day oversight and actual implementation of career, academic and/or employment programming and facilitation within WDE and the CFRC, at the direction of the Sr. Director of WDE. Collaborates with Employment Placement Coaches and the Men’s Ministry team.
- Research, recommend, and implement strategies to identify appropriate skills and work-based learning opportunities to include on-the-job and/or apprentice-based training programs; match consumers to appropriate employers based on IDP’s and KSA’s.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in a non-profit, faith-based or human services organization/agency.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- A minimum of an Associate’s degree and 5-years direct experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred in vocational education, adult-education/education, counseling, psychology or other related field
- Must possess direct delivery of services, data base usage and adult-based education experience.
- Exceptional inter-personal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the ability to build relationships quickly and across diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Must be culturally competent; comfortable interfacing with a wide variety of constituents—diverse constituent groups, community and faith-based organizations, government agencies and for-profit companies.
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail and time management; high capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines; self-motivated; able to work independently and with a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. (boxes, paper, office supplies, etc.).
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read print and a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
APPLICATION:
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Job Description
Facilities Assistant
POSITION TITLE: Facilities Assistant
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Operations
STATUS: Full-Time, essential
LOCATION: Washington, DC
SUMMARY:: Facilities Assistant helps maintain a building or facility by performing both maintenance and administrative duties, including cleaning, grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and assisting with repairs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
80% Janitorial and Building Upkeep
- Cleaning: Cleaning common areas, restrooms, and other designated spaces.
- Grounds Keeping: Maintaining the grounds, including mowing lawns, removing snow, and ensuring a clean, well-kept appearance.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining essential systems like plumbing and lighting and performing routine and preventative maintenance.
- Inventory: Taking inventory of supplies and goods and delivering reorder requests to the Facilities Manager.
- Set-up/Teardown: Assisting with setting up and breaking down rooms for meetings and events.
- Building Inspections: Performing daily walkthroughs to ensure all areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Coordination: Coordinating with outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance projects
10% Assisting Senior Operations Manager
- Office Moves: Assisting with installing, delivering, and moving furniture.
- Assist with vendor visits and collection of invoices.
10% Other duties as assigned
- Other duties assigned from the Senior Operations Manager and or CEO.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED/certification desired.
- 5+ years building maintenance and janitorial experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to sustain good working relationships with staff and program participants
- Good oral communication skills.
- Organized
- Ability to lift, climb stairs and ladders
- Frequently walk short distances
- Stand for sustained periods of time
- Frequently bend or twist at the neck or torso, grip tools, etc.
- Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Job Description
Cooks II
POSITION TITLE: Cook II
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
STATUS: Full-Time, essential
LOCATION: Washington, DC
SUMMARY:: The Cook II accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot/cold food products as well as prepares and portions foods prior to cooking. Performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including preparing food items in advance. Assists with food reception and storage, serving (including special events) and works with Mission volunteers and others working in the kitchen.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
60% Planning, preparation, service of meals in the following areas:
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary work-station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
20% Food Handling
- Participates in the prep/cooking of high-yield meal service.
- Supervises and trains assigned program participants to handle food properly.
- Receives and organizes food arriving at/departing from the Mission.
- Handles, stores, labels and rotates all products properly. Perform pantry storage duties of food items.
- Responsible for enforcing restricted access to the kitchen and pantry – authorized personnel only.
- Assists with Pantry organization.
10% Volunteers, Community Engagement and other
- Coordinates and supervise Mission kitchen volunteers during their shift.
- Supports and helps with community events utilizing volunteers.
- Supports Mission special projects/events.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 2/3 years of experience in food preparation, cooking and serving.
- Food Handler’s License Serv/Safe Food Manager Certification
- 12 months experience in a non-profit or similar environment working independently in a commercial kitchen.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Active driver’s license and transportation.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s statement of faith required.
- Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift, stir, and manipulate large cooking vessels of food.
- Frequently walk short distances.
- Continuously stand.
- Frequently bend or twist at the neck or torso.
- Continuously grip.
- Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
- Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Job Description
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (part-time)
POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Bi-lingual, Eng/Spa)
REPORTS TO: Mission: NOVA Site Director
STATUS: Part-Time (approx. 24 hours/week, may vary)
LOCATION: Mission: NOVA (Arlington, VA)
Summary:: This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in the Washington, DC, area. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the DC area for 141 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The Program Assistant will help ensure seamless delivery of services to those we serve in Northern Virginia.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (80%):
- Assist with food distributions
- Assist with facility management
- Communicate program information and disseminate materials and flyers related to the Mission and special events.
- Perform administration procedures in the office related to checking in guests.
- Sign up new program participants and assist with referrals.
- Receive gift-in-kind donations and provide appropriate documentation.
- Cleanup and maintain the office and food pantry.
- Keep track of weekly food and clothing distributions.
- Assist with special events.
- Other duties as assigned by the site director and other Mission leadership.
(20%)
- Assist with unloading food and clothing donations.
- Serve as driver’s helper on food and clothing pick-ups.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude.
- Polite and kind demeanor
- Ability to communicate program information, policy and procedures.
- Work as a team player assisting co-workers, volunteers and program participants.
- Basic math and writing skills.
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
- Basic computer proficiency
- Reliable and dependable.
Educational requirements:
- High school diploma/GED accepted
- Customer service training preferred
Other Requirements:
- Physical Demands: The position is generally physically active in nature and require standing, walking, lifting and ability to kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
- Driver’s license preferred
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .