Program Manager, Teen Haven

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

For Water Street Mission to fulfill our mission and purpose, it is critical for all staff to participate in the development and maintenance of a healthy Christian Community. By living out our faith with one another and creating a space where our guests are invited to experience that community with us, we participate in lives being restored. Even as some positions have minimal direct contact with guests, each staff member has an essential role in forming and maintaining Christian community. The love of Christ, evidenced in our Water Street community, is the real impetus for change with our guests. This position involves leading faith-based programs, including programs and events tailored specifically for female youth in our community. Due to the faith-based requirements of the role, and the need for a female staff member who will be working closely with female youth, this position qualifies as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) under applicable law. Summary: Responsible for managing programs at Teen Haven.

Requirements

Willing to sign the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith
A current member or regular attendee of a local church
Able to fully support the Water Street Mission core values and ministry philosophy
High School Diploma/GED.
A minimum of two years’ experience in human services, ministry, preferably an urban youth ministry, valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a 15-passenger van.

Responsibilities

Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
Encourage restoration in the lives of coworkers and guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
Develop intentional relationships with youth in the City of Lancaster with a focus on evangelism, whole-life discipleship, and leadership development.
Participate in the development and management of the Teen Haven programs as a whole.
Teach, pray with students, give talks, lead Bible Studies, lead discussions, lead activities.
Could include some activities which are gender- and/or age-specific, and some mixed
Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both words and by example
Interact with parents to further the wellbeing of Teen Haven youth and their families
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, as requested by the Teen Haven director
Assist in representing Teen Haven among donors and community partners
Create a safe, fun and loving environment
Work in full coordination with Teen Haven/WSM staff team at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of youth
Other duties as assigned