CAREERS
Employment Opportunities
Evansville Rescue Mission is a non-denominational, Christian social service organization dedicated to meeting basic needs and sharing the love of Christ with our Tri-State’s homeless, at-risk youth, and impoverished families.
Each of our staff members and Board Directors obediently adhere to Evansville Rescue Mission’s statement of faith as a condition of employment and volunteerism.
ERM endorses and follows an equal employment opportunity policy that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, age, or physical or mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of a given job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).
Please reference and complete our employment application form:
Here is a listing of employment opportunities through ERM’s ministry divisions:
Administration
Maintenance Technician
Full-time
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The job of General Maintenance Worker was established for the purpose/s of providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in God working order and are available at job site when needed.
SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshoots maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
- Performs preventive building maintenance duties.
- Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, water fountains, etc.
- Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
- Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, moves and sets up tables and chairs.
- Paint interior and exterior walls.
- Perform a wide variety of general and skilled maintenance activities for the purpose of completing projects in an established time frame.
- Have an adequate knowledge of project and facilities management.
- Outdoor maintenance activities including put not limited to: lawn mowing, trimming, landscaping, etc.
Center for Women and Children
CWC Case Manager – Addiction Recovery
Division: CWC/ERM
Classification: Full-time
Purpose Of Position:
The Case Manager is responsible for providing case management and support services to adult residents in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This position plays a vital role in guiding residents through individualized recovery plans, connecting them to resources, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability within a Christ-centered, trauma-informed environment.
Specific Position Responsibilities:
- Assure all in- coming addiction recovery intakes in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Conduct and coordinate case assessment meetings for adult residents addressing addiction, trauma, and related needs.
- Develop and monitor individualized recovery plans, ensuring residents move forward in their addiction recovery steps.
- Assign and facilitate life skills, relapse prevention, and recovery workshops for assigned residents.
- Review and respond to Incident Reports, ensuring accountability and appropriate disciplinary action within a grace-based framework.
- Maintain a high standard of confidentiality regarding resident records and case notes.
- Provide clear communication of program requirements and expectations to residents.
- Maintain accurate case records in both hard copy and the ERM/HMIS database.
- Track progress, referrals, vouchers, and compliance with program requirements.
- Assist with database development, program reporting, and outcome statistics.
- Provide referrals to addiction treatment providers, counseling services, employment resources, and other supportive agencies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local treatment centers, mental health providers, and community organizations.
- Participate in agency meetings, service provider collaborations, and community outreach.
- Maintain intake waitlists and ensure prompt communication with potential residents.
- Coordinate weekly orientation meetings for new residents.
- Lead or coordinate educational groups including GED preparation, recovery workshops, and life-skills classes.
- Support program development and improvements through feedback, reporting, and collaboration with leadership.
Qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 1–3 years of experience in case management, with preference for addiction recovery or related behavioral health fields.
- Knowledge of addiction recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and community resources.
- Ability to manage a high caseload with individuals who are homeless, in recovery, or facing complex personal circumstances.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage residents respectfully and effectively.
- Commitment to serving individuals in recovery with compassion, prayer, and Biblical guidance.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Donation Center
No jobs are available at this time.
Men’s Residence Center
No jobs are available at this time.
Mission Grounds
No jobs are available at this time.
The Thrift Store
No jobs are available at this time.
Youth Care Center
Youth Care Center – Behavior Technician
Job type: Part-time
Purpose Of Position:
This position is responsible for the supervision, safety, care, and counseling of the residents at the Evansville Rescue Mission Youth Care Center in order to provide a secure, structured environment conducive to the physical safety and well-being of the detainees.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise juveniles in an institutional setting.
- Apply approved methods of restraint as appropriate.
- Conduct small group programming.
- Assemble and analyze information to prepare written reports and records in a clear, concise manner.
- Work independently and as a team member.
- Effectively communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
- Express oneself clearly and authoritatively and to listen attentively to others.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications.
- Maintain high personal standards of ethics and integrity.
- Maintain significant flexibility in daily operations and decision making.
Internships
The Evansville Rescue Mission offers a limited amount of unpaid internships for college students each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. Please read the information below and pray about working alongside our staff in serving the needy and homeless of the Tri-State area. If you wish to apply, please fill out the application by clicking the Internship Application link below.
Once all information is received, and the intern is accepted, it will be processed and sent to the appropriate Department Director for further review. All Interns will need to submit to background checks and drug tests.
Internships may be available in the following areas:
Men’s Residence Center
(Social Service Majors, Human Services, Criminal Justice)
Development
(Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Videography, Writing, Communications)
Thrift Stores
(Fashion Merchandising, Marketing)
Food Service
(Culinary Arts)
Internship Deadlines
Fall…
June 30th
Spring…
November 30th
Summer…
April 30th
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