Special Needs Associate

Job Title:  Special Needs Ministry Associate

Purpose Statement:  Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world.

Reports to:   COF Kids Pastor

Responsibilities:

Innovate, shape, oversee, and lead the development and implementation of all aspects of COF Special Needs Ministry.

The Special Needs Ministry Associate responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting and fulfilling the vision, values and goals of COF
• Demonstrate loyalty and integrity, supporting the unity of the church and its leadership.
• Understand and align with the main vision of COF, promoting that vision within COF Special Needs Ministry.

• Oversee the COF Special Needs experience on weekends and during special events.

• Seek to create engaging, biblically sound, purpose-filled curriculum and experiences for special needs families and children in our church.
• Educate and assist COF staff with regard to Special Needs Ministry

• Cast vision, recruit, train, lead and develop COF special needs volunteers.
• Establish and implement quality standards for all COF special needs volunteers to ensure the safety of all.
• Create a volunteer culture with a set of behaviors, terms, and values to ensure the optimal COF special needs experience.
• Ensure consistency in all systems and procedures each weekend.
• Ensure the timely follow-up of all contacts including conversations, workflows, phone calls, emails, and social media contacts.
• Develop and maintain communication with other ministry teams to ensure a seamless experience for COF Special Needs Ministry.
• Develop and maintain communication with COF staff to serve as a resource for them.

Qualifications: 

• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
• High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
• Driven to constantly improve job functions – not satisfied with status quo
• Flexibility, focus, and a strong work ethic are essential
• Ability to follow through and juggle multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to take initiative within scope of job duties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar and spelling
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, poise, and tact
• Ability to be respectful and discerning of confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment 
• Ability to work well under pressure and against deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Demonstrated ability in working closely with special needs students
• Demonstrated ability in working closely with and leading volunteers

Work Schedule:  20-25 hours per week, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Special events as needed