Careers Employment with UGM-TC

Union Gospel Mission –TC has an immediate job opening for qualified Mission Support Monitor/Mentor. This is a full-time/2nd Shift position and requires a flexible, reliable and professional individuals, with the ability to work with the public. Individuals with strong communication skills, customer service skills and a kind but firm presence are desired.

 The Mission Support Monitor 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

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

COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to utilize Client Records database system for scanning in services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to be mobile throughout the assigned work area; ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is indoors in Union Gospel Mission facilities. Since the client population served is primarily homeless and indigent, there is a high possibility of encountering persons with mental illnesses, addictions and infectious diseases.

The Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a Christian and hires only Christians.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the workplace, because physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation, will not be considered qualified for employment. This document is not an employee contract.

DEPARTMENT:  Food Services

The Cook assists in the preparation of the ingredients and supplemental items necessary for the production of daily meals by the Shift Cook. The Prep Cook functions as an essential member of the food service department team, and as such, accepts assignments to perform various duties within the kitchen.  The Prep Cook reports to the Food Services Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Review daily menu and gather all necessary ingredients in advance to prepare for main meals preparation by the cooks.
• Set up trays, steam tables, and food carts for serving line; serve food on cafeteria serving line.
• Set up serving area for special meals as directed by Food Services Director.
• Clean kitchen, equipments, including stove, oven, steam tables, food carts, serving window, doors, refrigerator, and other equipment as needed; help maintain sanitary condition of the kitchen, food prepping and  storage area.
• Store food items appropriately with labels and dates as required.
• Assist with kitchen inventory, as directed by Food Services Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent required.  Prior food prepping experience required. Must have a current Food Handlers Permit.

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.

• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use basic food preparation equipment
• Ability to use basic math skills necessary for recipe preparation and supply inventory, such as measuring, figuring ratios and proportions, counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Ability to communicate courteously with residents, guests, staff, and visitors

COMPUTER SKILLS:  Basic

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to be moderately physically active; ability to lift 25 lbs; ability to stand/walk for more than four hours per day; ability to work in an environment with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and/or loud noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The majority of the job duties are performed indoors in a kitchen, cafeteria and dining room environment. 

The Union Gospel Mission-TC is a Christian Organization and hires only Christians.

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME VIA EMAIL: hr@ugm-tc.org

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is currently hiring a Data Specialist. The Data Specialist performs fund development duties and assists with all activities of the Development Department. The Data Specialist also provides assistance to other departments as needed. This is a part-time position of at least 24 hours per week. This position is expected to maintain ethical standards of fundraising as outlined in the Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for all data entry of all donations into DonorPerfect.

• Responsible for saying a timely Thank You to donors and sending tax receipts.
• Issue tribute cards and prepare tribute list for monthly reporting
• Ensure donor information is updated and maintained in accordance with Mission policies; protect donor privacy (shred donation slips and other personal documents)
• Prepare weekly/monthly/annual development reports as requested
• Monitor Mission compliance with donor gift intent
• Maintain stationery inventory and implement cost savings ideas when possible
• Maintain ethical standards of fundraising as outlined in the Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Maintain Development Department Policies and Procedures Manual

Donor Data Base Management:

• Manage DonorPerfect Data Base
• Make changes and additions to client data tracking policies
• Enter daily donation gift batches and run, print, fold, stuff, stamp and seal receipt letters
• Prepare donation queries and reports as needed
• Work with Software personnel to ensure software and IT contractors to address hardware issues

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of high school diploma and 4 years of business school or equivalent work experience;

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.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, as well as with other staff
• Ability to work with attention to details and with accuracy
• Ability to work on multiple projects/assignments as needed
• Sensitivity to donors and their needs, with the ability to easy relate to others

· Ability to embrace and affirm the mission of the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County

COMPUTER SKILLS: Familiarity with Windows, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet functions, experience with or ability to learn DonorPerfect software and other advanced software programs’ ability to use other office equipment, including 10-key, copy machine, fax and phone systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for a majority of each day; ability to stand, bend, lift and carry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: All job duties are performed in an office environment. Since the client population served is primarily homeless and indigent, there is a high possibility of encountering persons with mental illnesses, addictions and infectious diseases.

The Union Gospel Mission-TC is a Christian organization and hires only Christians. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the workplace, because physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation, will not be considered qualified for employment. This document is not an employee contract.