Careers Employment with UGM-TC

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing primary medical care for indigent patients in the Healing Shepherd Clinic. As the primary care provider, the NP will evaluate, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide follow-up care for patients of the Healing Shepherd Clinic. The NP reports to the collaborating physician per written collaborative protocol agreement. The NP reports to the President/CEO of Union Gospel Mission on operations, programming, staffing and all day-to-day operations of the clinic. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Patient Care:

•         Assess health status of patients by: obtaining health and medical history, perform physical examinations based on age and history, perform or order preventive and diagnostic procedures, and identify health and medical risk factors;

•         Develop treatment plans based on assessment and diagnosis;

•         Develop patient education plans;

•         Perform therapeutic measures as appropriate, such as cleaning and dressing of superficial wounds, etc.;

•         Provide appropriate consultation and referral;

•         Provide follow-up and evaluation of patient status;

•         Maintain documentation of care in patient records;

•         Ensure confidentiality of patient records;

•         Provide emergency treatment if necessary, in accordance with standards of the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support;

•         Collaborate with other health and medical providers in providing comprehensive care.

Other:

•         Review and discuss patient care management with volunteer physicians and medical director;

•         Ensure patient charts are reviewed with collaborating physician as specified in collaboration agreement with physician;

•         Consult with collaborating physician by telephone or in person;

•         Maintain certification in compliance with Texas Board of Nursing and licensing agent;

•         Apply standardized care guidelines in clinical practice;

•         Participate in quality assurance activities, including but not limited to, systematic review of records and treatment plans on a periodic basis and other    QA activities as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The NP supervises the Nurse/case manager, clinic receptionist, and volunteer nurses.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; licensure in the state of Texas as a registered nurse; Master’s Degree, recognized as APN by Texas Board of Nursing and certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner by AANP/ANCC; education or experience with diverse populations preferred.

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.

•         Knowledge of standardized care guidelines;

•         Knowledge of current applicable laws and regulations relating to nurse practitioner duties and qualifications;

•         Excellent oral and written communication skills;

•         excellent organizational skills;

•         ability to work independently;

•         ability to work with diverse population and communicate effectively with patients and families;

•         ability to act as a member of an interdisciplinary team in collaboration with other providers;

•         knowledge of local resources for health and medical care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to be mobile in a medical clinic environment; ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift and carry. Ability to spend long periods of time on her/his feet and ability to lift patients.

Submit resumes via email to hr@ugm-tc.org or fax to (817) 335-2504

Union Gospel Mission –TC has immediate job openings for qualified Mission Support Mentors. This position requires 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.

 (Overnight shifts available). Full time positions include generous benefit package, 401K, and personal paid time off.

JOB TITLE:  Mission Support Mentor

REPORTS TO: Facility Manager Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:  Mission Support Services

SUMMARY:  The Mission Support Mentor is responsible for ensuring the Facility is secured 24 hours per day.  This position will interact with other staff, residents and guests. 

Males are highly encouraged to apply.

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

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.

For immediate consideration please email your resume to: hr@ugm-tc.org

DO NOT APPLY IN PERSON

Union Gospel Mission-TC has an immediate job opening for a Children’s Case Manager/Social Worker. This position provides services to children in various areas of social work, including assisting with the Children’s Enrichment Activities, intake, and scheduling summer activities and camps. Candidate must have a willingness to work with individuals with problems and commitment to Christian ethics.

This is a full time position with flexible schedule between the hours of 2 pm- 10 pm

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Screen and perform psychosocial assessment for potential residents if needed
• Enter new residents into mission track system if needed
• Make scan cards as required
• Assist with lesson plans and supervision of children in tutoring program
• Ride school bus in the afternoons to pick up children each school day
• Complete all applications for summer camp at Camp Crucis, Vacation Bible School, etc.
• Get copies of all children’s shot records and make copies for all applications
• Plan children’s summer activities and camps including assisting parents in completing applications
• Develop a schedule for all activities and coordinate transportation

• Provide residents with assistance and support as needed regarding progress, attendance, behavioral issues, problems, etc.
• Organize and distribute supplies for mothers with children, fathers with children, and intact families and assist with single ladies as needed
• Organize and distribute school supplies, school uniforms, and additional family needs for school
• Prepare rooms for new resident move-ins
• Assist with watching older children during ALPHA, Chapel, and other parent scheduled activities.
• Facilitate room checks each evening and address issues with clients
• Curfew checks to make certain residents are in at appropriate hour
• Lead educational groups as determined by supervisor
• Attend all scheduled agency meetings and trainings
• Maintain documentation of services provided in the agency data management system and client files with current documentation, including case notes, intake documentation, paperwork received for services with outside agencies and referrals for services
• Interact with residents to ensure attendance at all evening activities and classes
• Pass out supplies
• Provide nightly report
• Handle crisis situations

SUPERVISORY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Experienced in providing social work/case management services to diverse population. Texas State Social Work License or the ability to obtain a social work license within 6 months

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to assess client needs and develop plans for meeting needs
• Ability to provide on-going case management services
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines as needed
• Ability to engage and diffuse crisis situations
• Ability to work effectively with clients, professionals and other personnel within the organization and collaborating agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

COMPUTER SKILLS: Familiarity with Windows Vista; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Internet functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to be mobile throughout work shift; ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds for an extend period of time.

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-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.

FOR CONSIDERATION PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: hr@ugm-tc.org

No Walk-ins or phone calls please.