Overview:
The Youth Ministries Specialist is a member of the pastoral staff of Campus Ministries with the responsibility to assist in the pastoral care and overall ministry leadership of the youth at the CFOT. This ministry requires a commitment to nurturing youth and leading them in spiritual growth.
Responsibilities:
Ministry Responsibilities
- Assist in executing the overall Spiritual Development Vision for the CFOT youth.
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and leading of the CFOT youth worship services on Sundays.
- Lead weekly programmatic activities (i.e., gym time, song time) as assigned by the Director of Campus Ministries.
- Recruit, rehearse, and lead the teen worship band in preparation for their participation on Sundays.
- Serve as a small-group leader for CFOT teens and school-age children.
- Deliver assigned weekly Bible lessons in the CM Day Care classrooms.
- Provide day-to-day pastoral support to the youth at CFOT.
- Meet regularly with the CM Officer and/or Director of Campus Ministries to review goals and vision.
- Help to plan and execute trips as scheduled with CM staff.
- Plan special activities for teens, including chaperoning teen retreats (i.e., youth councils) in conjunction with the CM Officer.
- Plan trips/activities for teens on public school holidays, Christmas season, etc.
Daycare Role
- Be familiar with and follow NYS Daycare Regulations & Trainings.
- Assist in any daycare classroom to fulfill NYS Daycare licensing requirements.
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, addressing their needs and/or problems as individuals and as a group.
- Follow New York State guidelines for Mandated Reporting.
Teens
- Provide supervision of Middle School and High School students during the times specified by the CFOT.
- Maintain daily cleanliness in Teen Ministries rooms.
- Maintain and stock Teen Ministries supplies (e.g., program materials, school supplies, and snacks).
- Report any concerns about adolescents and families that may require intervention.
General
- Provide transportation to Campus Ministries’ children in Salvation Army vehicles or as needed for specific assignments.
- Follow all CFOT and CM policies.
- Participate in bi-monthly parent meetings.
- Perform other youth-related duties at the request of the CM Officer or Director of Campus Ministries.
- Perform any additional duties related to the care of children and teens, as requested.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience.
NYS Daycare Licensing Trainings- training provided.
Experience working with special needs- preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license and approval to drive a 12-passenger van.
Active Christian in good standing.
Must be available to work on Sundays, as required.