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.