Associate Special Needs Minister

Northside Christian Church • New Albany, IN

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About The Position

Northside Church is seeking an Associate Special Needs Minister to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting children and students with special needs. This full-time position will contribute to making Kidside and NSM services inclusive and accessible for individuals with special needs by partnering with associated ministries. Additionally, they will oversee volunteer recruitment, volunteer training and curriculum development to foster discipleship for individuals with special needs through High School.

Requirements

• Strong personal faith and alignment with the core values and mission of Northside
• Passion, compassion, and patience for inclusivity and discipleship of children and students with special needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to inspire and equip volunteers and other departments
• Knowledge of special education principles and best practices to create inclusive programming for diverse needs
• Emotionally and physically adaptable to work in a dynamic environments and situations that naturally occur when working with individuals with special needs
• Proficient with Mac, Google Suite, Planning Center, Rock Database, Asana, Slack
• Bachelor’s Degree in ministry, special education, or related field is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in special needs ministry or related experience within a church or educational setting
• Experience working with children and families in a special needs environment is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead weekend programming for the Special Needs Ministry by creating a fun, safe, spiritually enriching environment for children and students with special needs.
• Develop and implement age and ability appropriate curriculum that supports spiritual growth and cater to the specific needs of the special needs community.
• Collaborate with the Children's Ministry and the Student Ministry to align programming with Northside’s mission and vision.
• Recruit, train, and empower a team of volunteers, prioritizing relational engagement and individualized support for families
• Provide training and resources to equip Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry volunteers to serve the special needs community with empathy and understanding.
• Maintain a comprehensive volunteer system, ensuring sustainable recruitment, training, and retention practices for long-term ministry success
• Build meaningful relationships with children, students, and their families by creating a welcoming and supportive environment through offering resources and encouragement
• Maintain open communication with families, offering updates and insight on programming and spiritual development
• Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (weddings, funerals, counseling, Pastor on Call, etc)
• Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, and follows through on issues in a timely manner
• Assist in all church wide events (Christmas, Easter, Volunteer Appreciation Night, etc)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time