Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Partner with the Special Needs Department and the Christ Presbyterian Church to support and execute ministry events and initiatives to further the spiritual discipleship of individuals with special needs and their families.

DIRECT REPORT: Director of Special Needs

SCHEDULE: Part-Time - Two days per week (Mon- Thurs) (9am - 3pm), Sunday (7:30 - 12:30), may vary with end time of Sunday

Rotating hours for Sunday evening Ascent event, Special Saturdays setup and event, and VsBS with increase in hours and days leading up to and during events

Position/Role Outcomes/Expectations

Overall event responsibilities to oversee, recruit, pair, coordinate and train volunteers for children’s and adults’ respites (Special Saturday, Ascent, Summer Dance) and VBS for children with special needs (VsBS)

Respite events occur monthly 6-8 times a year on Saturdays
Bi-weekly adult Sunday evening programming
Assist with set up and take down of all Special Needs Ministry events
Summer VBS occurs in June with several weeks of prep leading up to the event
Communicate information to families for registration, dates of events and orientation plan
Collaborate with Communications team for promotion and design
Prepare registration supplies, coordinate online registration, implement set-up plan and other modifications as needed to serve the individuals with special needs
Recruit and train volunteers about specific responsibilities

Responsible for all areas of the Ascent meal which is a bi-weekly Sunday evening programming event which includes other area churches

Ensure setup is completed
Coordinate all aspects of the event ensuring dinner and activities for the evening are planned and provided

Responsible for all areas of Special Saturdays planning, set up, execution and clean up

Includes creating the registration link monthly, managing the registration process holistically from start to finish
Coordinating and implementing the Friday afternoon setup needs
Ordering and planning for all needs of the event

Ensure that the Special Needs Ministry fosters an environment that is safe, engaging and relational for participants and families.

Includes addressing and being proactive about challenging behaviors that may occur.
Maintain the compliance of the child protection policy including running background checks for volunteers serving in special needs ministry.

Foster good communication and supportive relationships with individuals with special needs and their families.

Address care needs within the Special Needs ministry (volunteers and families)
Regularly communicate with parents/caregivers about how the ministry can best support their family member

Assist in the maintenance and implementation of technology needed for events in the ministry

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Experience

1-3 years’ experience with special needs ministry preferred
Event planning experience is valued

Skills and Abilities

Organization
Ability to engage children with special needs, parents and volunteers
Strong communication and relational skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on a team environment
Strong computer skills with emails, Google sheets, docs, slides and drive

Pursue an intimate relationship with the Lord including devotion, prayer and study

Requirements

All employees must commit to performing their duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, CPC Policies and Procedures Manual, CPC 101, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. All employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.

Membership at Christ Presbyterian Church will be required.

Christ Presbyterian Church, Incorporated

Special Needs Ministry Events Coordinator - Part Time