Employees of UGM-TC play a unique and very important role in God’s plan for all those He brings to our doors.
Current Employment Opportunities
General Application
Driver
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County has an immediate opening for an experienced driver. The Driver is responsible for driving the Union Gospel Mission box truck to pick up donated items from residences and businesses and deliver them to the Mission’s warehouse.
This is a Full-time Position with excellent benefits.
Candidate must have a willingness to work with individuals with problems and commitment to Christian ethics
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive UGM truck on daily route as directed to pick up donated items
- Track items collected and report accurately
- Assist warehouse staff in unloading items from the truck to the warehouse
- Drive UGM truck to other locations as directed by the Ware House Manager
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Services Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-2 residents assigned to skill-building program.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Current Driver’s Licenses
- Good driving record for three years prior to employment
- Ability to read and interpret daily driving route
- Ability to make good decisions regarding safe road and driving conditions
- Ability to communicate politely with donors as needed
- Ability to communicate with personnel in other departments as needed
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; experience in driving box trucks required and a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, stand, bend; ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs; ability to work outdoors to some extent in various weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: These job duties require driving a truck and other related physical tasks.
DRUG and ALCOHOL TESTING
BACKGROUND CHECK
Submit resume via email to: hr@ugm-tc.org Please DO NOT apply in person.
Case Manager
SUMMARY: The Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day program planning, managing and implementation of their assigned caseload of Residents. He/She will provide hands-on client based programming, ensuring that these services meet the needs of the UGM-TC Residents. The Case Manager works to assist the Resident in achieving goals, developing skills and address physical, mental, and spiritual and problem solving skills in order for the Resident to graduate from the program with prospects for housing, employment and sustainable independent living.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling preferred; Minimum of Bachelors in Social Work required.
Experience: Two (2) years of clinical Social Work/Case Management experience preferred.
Licensure: Texas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred; Minimum Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (LPC-I) required.
Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to work occasional flexible hours as requested.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screen and perform psychosocial assessment for incoming residents.
- Enter new residents’ complete data into the client management system.
- Compose an Intake Assessment entry into the client management system within the first week of arrival.
- Develop Care Plans and Individualized Goals with Residents; monitor and document goal and care achievements.
- Provide residents with assistance and support as needed regarding program progress, program class attendance, behavioral issues, problems, etc.
- Lead educational and developmental groups as implemented by the Program Director.
- Connect Residents to referral network/linkages with outside agencies.
- Attend all scheduled Department meetings and trainings.
- Maintain documentation of services provided in the client management system and Resident files with current documentation, including case notes, intake documentation, and paperwork received for services with outside agencies and referrals for services.
- Provide assistance in connecting residents to benefits and community resources as appropriate per individual.
- Interact with residents regarding behavioral issues. Develop Behavioral Contracts as required.
- Ensure the timely completion of Case Notes.
- Interact with residents regarding life skills, activities of daily living, laundry, room cleanliness, hygiene, etc. Provide coaching and direction as needed.
- Lead Resident Community meetings each week.
- Prepare a weekly written report regarding clients met with and direction provided.
- Develop, review and update a Discharge Plan and Exit strategy with Residents during each and every individual Case Management session.
- Communicate with Mission Support Services Team regarding operational and supply needs of facilities.
- Provide support to Mission Support Services staff during meal times for behavioral issues and assist where needed.
- Review the completed Daily Room/Locker Check reports in case load and address issues timely as they arise.
- Review chore assignments in case load each week and address issues as they arise.
- Ensure that all lists and rosters are current and up to date daily in the Front Desk “Blue Book”, (i.e. Lock Out, Late Pass, Quarantine, Sack Lunch, Diabetic Snacks, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Mission Support Mentor
Union Gospel Mission –TC has an immediate job opening for a qualified FEMALE Mission Support Mentor. This is a full-time/3rdShift position (4 on 4 off, rotating schedule) and requires a flexible, reliable and professional individual, with the ability to work with the public. Individual with strong communication skills, customer service skills and a kind but firm presence are desired.
SUMMARY: The Mission Support Mentor is responsible for welcoming all guests, answering the phones and performs other duties ensuring the Facility is secured 24 hours per day. This position will interact with other staff, residents and guests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Control access to gates and electronic door entrances.
- Answer main telephone and direct calls to appropriate department.
- Ensure the safety of employees, residents and volunteers as they leave the building and enter their vehicles.
- Interact with volunteers assigned by Volunteer Coordinator.
- Assist in controlling traffic in the Family Center to ensure safety of residents and guests. Limit access to unauthorized areas of facility.
- Notify appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Report all security issues and/or concerns to facility managers and all client issues or concerns to case managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a safe and welcoming environment at all times
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of customer service experience in a social service environment is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, guests, volunteers and others
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to use good judgment in contacting supervisory staff or outside authorities
- Ability to implement approved policies and procedures
- Ability to interact with people with kindness, courtesy and respect
