Youth For Christ Winnipeg is a team of passionate people, including staff,
volunteers, and ministry partners. We are people with a common desire to see
young people reach their full potential in every area of life. We are 4,000
donors, 80 staff, mobilizing 300 volunteers to work with more than 6,000 youth
through a variety of environments.
Our passion is to combine healthy relationships with creative programs to
help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for principled
living and investigate Christian faith. We want to see young people reach their
full redemptive potential.
YFC Winnipeg is a grassroots organization that specializes in meeting the
needs of teenagers. The Winnipeg Chapter of Youth For Christ began in 1954 and
over time has evolved and matured in its mandate to address the needs of the
whole person, where discipleship/evangelism is the primary focus.
We show concern for the social, physical, employment, health, and spiritual
needs of teenagers. We accomplish this through a diversity of programs that
engage today’s youth sub-cultures.
Job Description - Teen Moms Director
Purpose: to fulfill the mission of
Youth for Christ by giving leadership to the Teen Moms ministry that partners
with churches to establish and maintain support groups that nurture teen moms
towards faith and excellent parenting skills
Skills Required: passion for young moms, strong leadership and organizational
skills, computer, strong relational and initiating abilities, experience with
teen moms
Character Qualities: heart for evangelism, compassion, integrity, willingness
to learn, patience, open to God changing you.
Time Requirements: 25- 40
hrs/wk Leadership:
Clarify and communicate the vision and ministry of Teen
Moms to churches, group leaders and mentors
Assist churches and group leaders
in the establishment of new groups
Ongoing evaluation of different groups and
ministries assisting with strengthening when needed
Assist in identifying
outside resources for teen moms, group leaders and mentors to connect them to
other resources as well as to recruit teen moms
Oversee the setting of the
curriculum for evangelism and discipleship. Plan of the Spring Retreat and other
large group events
Recruit, train and develop staff
Complete the YFC
National Credentialing process (training)
Direct Ministry:
Give leadership to the Jr. Leader’s ministry
Work
hands on with a couple of teen moms
Pray for youth and the ministry on a
regular basis
Volunteer Ministry:
Give leadership to the recruitment,
training and development of group leaders in the churches
Assist group
leaders to recruit mentors, set program, train, encourage & problem solve
with the mentors
Organizational:
Assist with finding funding for this
ministry
Maintain a budget for this ministry
meet regularly with
supervisor
keep regular contact with supporters through letters, visits etc
fill in weekly ministry reports & time sheets
pursue an active and
growing relationship with the Lord Jesus
Salary through Ministry Partner Development
The salary of this position,
after being determined on a scale based on education and work-related
experience, is funded through Ministry Partner Development, which is made
possible in two ways: first, by donations made to Youth for Christ from family,
friends, and acquaintances of a particular staff member, which enable Youth for
Christ to care financially for that staff member; second, by the prayer of
others. Ministry Partner Development is literally developing partnerships with
others who will come alongside you, pray for you, and care for you. You’ll be
amazed by the people who will want to partner with you and stand behind you and
the mission of YFC.
Also, Ministry Partner Development acquaints each staff person with a real
need to trust God’s provision. We have found that to begin in ministry by having
to rely on the supply of our Heavenly Father, brings one face-to-face with the
reality of faith. After all, faith is not a thought that surfaces in reflection
or anticipation, but is that which occurs in the m!oment of action. To trust God
for money can lead one into the habit of trusting Him for other spiritual
essentials.
All successful candidates will receive training through YFC’s
national Ministry Partner Development resources.
How to Apply
By applying, applicants understand that Youth For Christ
Winnipeg is a non-profit Christian organization with unique employment practices
that focus on the Christian faith. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply by submitting a resume and cover letter, indicating the position and where
they found the job posting to the Human Resources department at yfcwinnipeg.ca
by September 10, 2014. The Human Resources department can be reached by phone at
204 669 4205 or by fax at 204 661 4838.
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Youth For Christ Winnipeg is a team of passionate people, including staff,
volunteers, and ministry partners. We are people with a common desire to see
young people reach their full potential in every area of life. We are 4,000
donors, 80 staff, mobilizing 300 volunteers to work with more than 6,000 youth
through a variety of environments.
Our passion is to combine healthy relationships with creative programs to
help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for principled
living and investigate Christian faith. We want to see young people reach their
full redemptive potential.
YFC Winnipeg is a grassroots organization that specializes in meeting the
needs of teenagers. The Winnipeg Chapter of Youth For Christ began in 1954 and
over time has evolved and matured in its mandate to address the needs of the
whole person, where discipleship/evangelism is the primary focus.
Stonewall Youth for Christ is seeking a Director to run a full time youth
drop in centre in Stonewall, Manitoba (15 min northwest of Winnipeg). The drop
in is situated one street off Main Street with cool things for teenagers and it
is supported well by the local community. This exciting opportunity is revved up
and ready to go with a team to support and back you up!
It is a place where volunteers can utilize pool tables, basketball court,
outdoor skatepark, video games, or share a coke at the counter, to generate
conversations and build relationships with youth. It is a place that combines
healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good
choices, establish a solid foundation for life, and positively impact their
friends.
Reporting to, and supported by a local steering committee and by a
veteran ministry coach with YFC Winnipeg, this person will promote the ministry
throughout the community, develop the drop-in program and supervise team
members.
Job Description - Stonewall Drop-In Director
Position Title:
Position Purpose:
To facilitate the evangelism and discipleship to the
youth through a drop-in ministry with programs and staff that fulfil the mission
of Youth for Christ.
Key Tasks:
➢ Be involved in open Drop-In nights connecting with
teenagers.
➢ Be involved in discipleship of youth both in small groups and
one-on-one.
➢ Plan and implement programs that help accomplish the
mission.
➢ Work with the Carman Satellite Committee Board to set up,
implement and
maintain the budget and finances of the Drop-In
➢
Responsible for the upkeep of the Drop-In Centre
➢ Give primary leadership in
recruiting new staff, as needed (needs
Committee approval)
➢ Regularly
update and maintain your support base
➢ Ensure your support level is at
110%
➢ Meet bi-weekly with your supervisor
➢ Personal and professional
development
➢ Communicate with and educate the church community about the
Drop-In
ministry and needs.
➢ Network with community agencies and
organizations were appropriate.
➢ Continue to build and strengthen rapport
between Drop-In and the
surrounding community.
➢ Oversee recruitment of
volunteers
➢ Ensure volunteers receive regular and adequate supervision.
➢
Oversee the training and development of volunteer staff.
➢ Attend monthly
staff meetings in Winnipeg.
➢ Attend Manitoba Drop-in meetings.
!➢ Work an
average of 45 hours per week.
➢ Fill in weekly ministry reports.
➢
Participate in a yearly evaluation of yourself and your staff.
Spiritual Expectations:
➢ Have a passion for the mission of Youth for
Christ – youth evangelism. ➢ Live in vital union with Jesus Christ
➢ Be an
active participant in a local church.
➢ Provide Godly leadership to your
staff, volunteers and teens.
➢ Pray regularly for this ministry.
Requirements:
Planner
Able to anticipate the workload, organize the
priorities, schedule people resources.
Competent
Someone who had
demonstrated being a good steward and has experienced success in leadership. Has
the ability to say “no”, can inspire and motivate, and can handle multiple
projects.
Team player
Desires to see people grow and mature. Has a strong
work ethic. Rewards good performance with affirmation and provides new
challenges that enables a person to take on additional steps toward realizing
their potential.
Self-motivated
Able to complete tasks with little
supervision, committed to excellence and
possesses
a strong desire to
honour God with their abilities.
Loyalty
Knows how to follow and support
the head office policies and directives.
Salary through Ministry Partner Development
The salary of this position,
after being determined on a scale based on education and work-related
experience, is funded through Ministry Partner Development, which is made
possible in two ways: first, by donations made to Youth for Christ from family,
friends, and acquaintances of a particular staff member, which enable Youth for
Christ to care financially for that staff member; second, by the prayer of
others. Ministry Partner Development is literally developing partnerships with
others who will come alongside you, pray for you, and care for you. You’ll be
amazed by the people who will want to partner with you and stand behind you and
the mission of YFC.
Also, Ministry Partner Development acquaints each staff
person with a real need to trust God’s provision. We have found that to begin in
ministry by having to rely on the supply of our Heavenly Father, brings one
face-to-face with the reality of faith. After all, faith is not a thought that
surfaces in reflection or anticipation, but is that which occurs in the moment
of action. To trust God for money can lead one into the habit of trusting Him
for other spiritual essentials.
!
All successful candidates will receive
training through YFC’s national Ministry Partner Development resources.
How to Apply
By applying, applicants understand that Youth For Christ
Winnipeg is a non-profit Christian organization with unique employment practices
that focus on the Christian faith. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply by submitting a resume and cover letter, indicating the position and where
they found the job posting to the Human Resources department at yfcwinnipeg.ca
by September 10, 2014. The Human Resources department can be reached by phone at
204 669 4205 or by fax at 204 661 4838.
Applicants may be required to complete a pre-interview form. This will help
give YFC an idea of who you are and how your previous work experience will
contribute to your success in the position for which you applied. Upon
completion of the form, Human Resources will review your application and
pre-interview responses. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a
phone call or an e-mail from our Human Resources department. Only those selected
for an interview will be contacted. |
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