JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Department Reports to
Guest Advocate Men’s ES Men’s Director
Employment Status/Schedule FLSA Status Salary Level
Full Time; 1st shift Exempt 5
Location JD Number Last Update
Gateway Men’s Center 05-05 5-24-23

Purpose/Mission/Vision

Gateway Mission is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit ecclesiastical ministry operating under the
direction of a volunteer Board of Directors elected from a broad cross-section of Christians in
the community. Our mission is to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus by providing
housing and programs for the homeless and less fortunate. Our vision is to equip each
person we serve to follow Jesus and live as a productive citizen. Gateway Mission considers
every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential
that all employees of Gateway Mission have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and
subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and Qualifications for
Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and
expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Position Summary

The Guest Advocate meets with guests to give guidance to help set goals to resolve their
homelessness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Guest Support

• Welcome each guest, personally, to Gateway Men’s Center and conduct weekly

workshop sessions for new guests in Open Door.

• Seek opportunities to intentionally share the hope of the Gospel with each guest; lead

daily devotions on a routine basis as assigned.

• Meet regularly with Pathway/Pathway-Bridge guests to assist and encourage them to

set goals, find employment, and secure housing.

• Supervise Savings Oversight and ensure guests are following guidelines.
• Log all required information in Mission Tracker on a regular basis, including but not

• Meet weekly with the Men’s Director-GMC and Residential Ministries Manager to

discuss guests’ progress, services, and our response to their needs.

• Encourage guests to consider the Gateway Addictions Discipleship Program when

appropriate.

• Provide guest support including distributing meals/sick/late passes.
• Maintain schedule for random drug testing for Pathway/Pathway-Bridge.
• Ensure that accurate records (both electronic and written) and statistics are

maintained in a timely manner.

Staff Support

• Participate in shelter operations, including but not limited to supervising and

scheduling Service Projects, assisting with medication times, occasional shift
coverage and Sunday/holiday rotation schedule.

• Attend regular staff meetings and other committee meetings as required.

Personal Qualifications

• Practicing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Be an active member of a local evangelical church community
• Desire to meet the physical needs and spiritual needs by sharing the good news of

the Gospel

Education/Experience

• High school graduate required; bachelor’s degree in counseling/Social Work or

pastoral ministry or formal Bible training preferred

• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in related field
• Experience/knowledge of helping individuals who struggle with addiction issues and

preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to administer programs, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively – written, verbal and electronic communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests,

Physical Activities/Demands & Work Environment

• Stand, sit, walk, climb stairs regularly; lift, bend, crouch occasionally to perform job

functions

• Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
• Read, write, and interpret written documents
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds regularly
• Limited exposure to environmental hazards including blood borne pathogens, air

borne pathogens, bodily fluids

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
competent, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)

Employee Signature Date

Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions
and to perform and other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or
assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and are subject to possible modification to
reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will
possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed are the
minim levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or
otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ relationship.

Gateway Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as
applicable.