Purpose To help Cornerstone Church live out its mission of “Helping People Know Jesus and Make Him Known” by ensuring consistent, meaningful programming and experiences through Special Needs Ministry and NextGen events across all campuses.
Responsibilities
Oversee the implementation of the special needs ministry at Cornerstone campuses.
Develop, maintain, and staff environments that support the unique needs of children and students with special needs.
Manage a growth-oriented ministry with goals that align with the mission and vision of the church.
Develop Special Needs Leaders
Educate volunteer leaders in NextGen Ministries and church-wide teams on the importance of individuals with special needs and how to effectively include them in our ministries.
Work with NextGen volunteers and ministry leaders to identify and serve individuals with special needs.
Present during ministry times to support the special needs volunteer team, connect with families, and help new families assimilate.
Recruit, process, and train volunteer teams to support our special needs families’ unique needs.
Build a team that enables all individuals with special needs to participate in NextGen programming at age-specific services and events.
Personal Expectations
Must know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
Must be willing to become a regular attendee of Cornerstone Church.
Willing to commit to supporting God’s work at Cornerstone through prayer, Bible study and generosity.
Passion for God, families, kids and students.
Terrific people skills with an ability to inspire volunteer leaders.
Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Work with Internal/External Partners
Collaborate with NextGen team, both kids and students.
Participate in weekly NextGen staff meetings
Participate in weekly staff prayer meetings and regularly scheduled staff meetings
Participate in events & represent Cornerstone externally as needed.
Attributes, Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Calm under pressure and able to make quick decisions.
Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented and flexible.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable building teams and developing talent (staff and volunteers).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.
Core Competencies
Self-motivated, diligent, and thinks about the next step and opportunity
Points out contributions of others, shares credit, and emphasizes team over self
Has the ability to manage teams of staff, volunteers, and interns.
Uses good judgement in group dynamics and understands the impact of words and actions
Prompt, courteous, respectful, helpful, and appropriate
Demonstrates responsibility and uses accountable communication
Honest and adheres to moral and ethical principles
Trustworthy
Competently communicates across gender, race, class and cultural spectrums
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in special education or relevant experience
Relevant ministry/work experience
Ministry or volunteer experience required
Numbers & Facts
Location
Caledonia, MI
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Special Educationunmatched
Special Needsunmatched
Talent Managementunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Volunteer Experienceunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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