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
No jobs are available at this time.
Center for Women and Children
Children’s Learning Center Coordinator
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of the Children’s Learning Center Coordinator position at the Evansville Rescue Mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment for children from families experiencing homelessness or crisis. This role is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of children through engaging programming that promotes learning, social skills, and emotional well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with other departments through communication, reports, meetings, etc. to make sure all are working together in unity with the general purposes and goals of Evansville Rescue Mission. This includes informing the ED of the status of present ministries and future needs.
- Participate in the Women of Worth (WOW), Education Advisory, and Staff Chat meetings.
- Collaborate with teachers/volunteers to create learning plans and programs that meet state and federal mandates.
- Interview and train teachers and volunteers. Ensure background checks and fingerprint screenings.
- Delivery of Brightwheel lesson plans and assessments
- Maintain a safe and well-stocked environment by regularly checking safety equipment, checking for hazards and to ensure cleanliness and orderliness.
- Provide referrals and resource information for residents to other agencies/ministries
- Maintain the intake waitlist and call clients when rooms are available
- Interact with other agencies for the purpose of joining forces to improve services to the homeless children and to advocate on their behalf.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Provide a professional and compassionate Christian witness to all residents including prayer and sharing the Gospel
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with residents and records
- Provide a respectful and considerate relationship with each resident regardless of race, gender, age, appearance or circumstances
Qualifications:
- Have a desire to serve as a ministry lead with a compassionate heart to those currently experiencing homelessness.
- Have a BA degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related fields and/or three years of experience in administration.
- Must have communication and organization skills with projects and people.
- Must have computer skills.
- Must have a committed relationship with Jesus Christ and belong to a body of believers.
Family Ministries Coordinator
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of the Family Ministries Coordinator position is to provide leadership and oversight of family services and case management that meet the spiritual, educational and job training needs of families and single women.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with other departments through communication, reports, meetings, etc. to make sure all are working together in unity with the general purposes and goals of Evansville Rescue Mission. This includes informing the ED of the status of present ministries and future needs.
- Participate in the Women of Worth (WOW), Education Advisory, and Staff Chat meetings.
- Work with CWC staff on planning, updating or expanding policy, procedures and/or ministries.
- Work closely with ED to ensure safety and well-being of all residents.
- Participate in agency and service provider visitations and community relationships.
- Contact service provider agencies and other community relations to promote the CWC.
- Provide referrals and resource information for residents to other agencies/ministries.
- Be accountable for expenditures to include paperwork and time sheets.
- Management of case management
- Do enough actual hands-on participation in ministries to stay in touch with staff, programs, and residents’ needs. (i.e., classes, discipleship, or tutoring).
- Interact with other agencies for the purpose of joining forces to improve services to the homeless and to advocate on their behalf.
- Monitor the daily activities in the Technology Center.
- Provide orientation and guidance to all CWC volunteers
- Schedule, monitor weekly chapel and daily devotions.
- Work with all residents in regards to their Ministry Assignment and educational growth.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Have a desire to serve as a ministry lead with a compassionate heart to those currently experiencing homelessness.
- Have a BA degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related fields and/or three years of experience in administration.
- Must have communication and organization skills with projects and people.
- Must have computer skills.
- Must have a committed relationship with Jesus Christ and belong to a body of believers.
Residential Life Coordinator
Purpose of Position:
The purpose of the Residential Life Coordinator position at the Evansville Rescue Mission is to create a supportive and structured living environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This role focuses on fostering a sense of community, dignity, and personal growth among residents, while promoting stability and positive life choices. The RLC should be someone who takes initiative, can multi-task, and is able to manage a large caseload. The RLC provides assessments, assignments, and accountabilities to families in our program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with other departments through communication, reports, meetings, etc. to make sure all are working together in unity with the general purposes and goals of Evansville Rescue Mission. This includes informing the ED of the status of present ministries and future needs.
- Participate in the Women of Worth(WOW), Education Advisory, and Staff Chat meetings.
- Work with CWC staff on planning, updating or expanding policy, procedures and/or ministries.
- Orientation, scheduling, and ongoing training of Ministry Assignments of residents
- Conduct daily rounds in the shelter for cleanliness and order
- Assist in setting policy standards.
- Communicate maintenance needs to the ED
- Ensure accurate statistical data is gathered and reported as needed to meet agency requirements
- Work closely with ED to ensure safety and well-being of all shelter residents.
- Participate in agency and service provider visitations and community relationships.
- Contact service provider agencies and other community relations to promote the CWC.
- Provide referrals and resource information for residents to other agencies/ministries.
- Maintain the intake waitlist and call clients when rooms are available.
- Be accountable for expenditures to include paperwork and time sheets.
- Do enough actual hands-on participation in ministries to stay in touch with staff, programs, and residents’ needs. (i.e., classes, discipleship, or tutoring).
- Interact with other agencies for the purpose of joining forces to improve services to the homeless and to advocate on their behalf.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Have a desire to serve as a ministry lead with a compassionate heart to those currently experiencing homelessness.
- Have a BA degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related fields and/or three years of experience in administration.
- Must have communication and organization skills with projects and people.
- Must have computer skills.
- Must have a committed relationship with Jesus Christ and belong to a body of believers.
Donation Center
No jobs are available at this time.
Men’s Residence Center
Case Manager
Division: ERM
Department: MRC
Reports To: Executive Director of the Men’s Residence Center
Classification: Full time/ non-exempt
Purpose Of Position:
Provide shelter services and appropriate supportive housing for homeless men, assist with the programs and resources, and formulate case plans that promote moving towards self-sufficiency.
Specific Position Responsibilities:
- Case Plan:
o Develops a comprehensive client-driven case plan with both short-term and long-term goals identified
o Completes a timeline and measures for each goal
o Monitors progress towards goals I regularly scheduled weekly sessions
o Evaluates and adjusts case plans as needed and provides written warnings with consequences if satisfactory progress is not being met
o Empowers clients to become involved in their own planning and goal setting
o Refers clients to appropriate resources to assist with meeting goals
- Recordkeeping and Reporting:
o Maintain client files in HMIS to include conversations, warnings, progress towards goals and documentation of any incidents as needed
o Report critical incidents immediately to the entire Direct Care Team
o Collect data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports
- Teamwork and Collaboration:
o Works in collaboration with program and all other agency staff to facilitate a team environment
o Role models effective team behavior
o Demonstrate effective communication skills in building relationships with all employees and clients
o Substitutes for other staff when need arises
Mission Grounds
No jobs are available at this time.
The Thrift Store
Processing Associate – Part Time
The Processing Associate will be responsible for all donated items being processed for sale in
the Thrift Store by ensuring all the following operating procedures are
completed in a timely manner and they will report directly to the store
manager.
· Ensure that the item is clean and if it is
not, clean it using the supplies that are provided. We have a high standard for
our store and all items are to be as clean as we can possibly get them.
· Make sure that all donations are placed in the
appropriate locations as they are sorted upon arrival.
· Ensure there is a clean and organized area
where you and any other associates helping you can appropriately process
donations.
· Check that donated items are not broken, torn,
defaced, or missing any pieces. If they are, throw it away.
· Price the item using the pricing guide that
has been provided as a guide.
· Ensure that each section of the store floor is
clean, organized, and staged in a manner that makes it easy for customers to
see what we have available.
· Be able to assess and prioritize what needs to
be processed and taken to the store floor.
Requirements:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Retail experience preferred
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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