Youth Engagement and Ministry Coordinator

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Houston, TX, United States Star Of Hope Mission Full-time

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Job Summary: The Youth Engagement and Ministry Coordinator provides ministry, programming, mentoring, and support to youth and families residing at WFDC. This position plans and implements spiritual, educational, recreational, personal development, and enrichment activities for youth participating in the Teens Ministry Program.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate spiritual, educational, recreational, personal development, and enrichment programming for youth participating in the Teens Ministry Program.
Prepare and teach developmentally appropriate Bible studies, using a Biblical curriculum, discussion, hands-on activities, and creative teaching strategies that address different learning styles.
Minister to, mentor, disciple, and support youth using Biblical principles while helping them adjust to the shelter environment, develop positive relationships, strengthen decision-making skills, and work toward personal, educational, and spiritual growth.
Observe and monitor youth participation, behavior, progress, strengths, and needs. Maintain appropriate case notes and provide reports, assessments, and progress updates to the Manager of Children and Youth Ministry II and other appropriate staff.
Maintain the health, safety, welfare, and appropriate supervision of the youth during all programs, activities, field trips, outings, and transportation.
Schedule, plan, supervise, and provide transportation for approved field trips, recreational activities, special events, and community-based experiences.
Conduct parent or caregiver conferences as appropriate to discuss youth progress, behavior, program expectations, activities, and available services.
Serve as a liaison with schools, school district personnel, homeless education outreach staff, and other educational partners to assist youth and families in accessing appropriate school services and support.
Work collaboratively with Star of Hope departments and participate in staffing meetings, case discussions, CPS meetings, ARDs, school meetings, and other collaborative meetings as needed. Attend required staff meetings, training, professional development, and ministry meetings.
Establish and maintain relationships with churches, schools, social service agencies, businesses, volunteers, and community organizations that may provide services, referrals, resources, or opportunities for youth and their families.
Maintain a welcoming, structured, Christ-centered, and developmentally appropriate environment that encourages learning, participation, positive relationships, creativity, and personal growth. Reinforce program and facility expectations, follow established behavior-management and discipline procedures, and use appropriate conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Provide classroom and program coverage for the School-Age Ministry as needed. Conduct program enrollments whenever needed.

Other Job Responsibilities:

Participate in Ministry and prayer activities, as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, Religion, Child Development, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in accordance with organizational hiring requirements. Minimum of one year of experience working with, teaching, mentoring, or ministering to adolescents in a school, church, youth development, residential, shelter, or social service setting.

Experience working with youth and families experiencing homelessness, crisis, trauma, behavioral challenges, or other significant life circumstances is strongly preferred.

Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental illness is helpful. Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record and current liability insurance.

Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to speak in public and counsel individuals one-on-one. Proven problem-solving ability and able to work in a team. Must be able to learn and retain information quickly in a fast-paced environment. Must have good judgement in dealing with confidential Star of Hope matters and resident

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