Special Needs Ministry Coordinator - Station Hill

Brentwood Baptist Church•Spring Hill, TN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Needs Ministry Coordinator is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Church at Station Hill's Next Generation Minister and in coordination with the Special Needs Ministry Director. They are to work alongside other Embrace leaders/volunteers and Next Generation Ministry leaders to support the strategic and day-to-day operations of our Special Needs Ministry that aligns with the mission/vision of Brentwood Baptist Church. Availability includes working in-person 2-3 days a week, including Sunday morning and the option to complete some tasks working from home, for a total hour range of 5-25 hours a week. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following: Supervise volunteers and our ministry participants during Sunday morning programming, and potentially Sunday evenings and Wednesday Evenings Support the Special Needs Ministry team to plan and facilitate respite events for ministry participants and their siblings Provide information to teachers/ministry leaders on how to manage disruptive behaviors, encourage inclusion, and navigate routine changes for the individuals in Embrace Special Needs Ministry within their age-appropriate ministry Be conduit of information from the families within the ministry to the Embrace Special Needs Ministry Team of major life events (weddings, graduations, death in the family, surgeries, hospitalizations, etc.) Support Special Needs Ministry Director in providing ministry care to families and volunteers through sending cards, facilitating meal deliveries, etc. Support Special Needs Ministry team with planning and facilitating volunteer training and appreciation events Support the Special Needs Ministry team with planning and executing Vacation Bible School event(s) Support Special Needs Ministry with providing resources and support to Embrace Ministry families Helps provide and maintain a Christ-centered, gospel-focused environment in which each individual impacted by disability may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following: Provides support/required information to ministry Administrative Assistant, as needed Ensures that all leaders/volunteers/ buddies have necessary materials and resources to be successful, safe, and intentional in all ministry areas COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS : In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff. Individual Contribution Manages details, tasks, and projects efficiently without frequent reminders Maximizes time effectively by focusing on “must do” priorities when necessary Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes Adheres to commitments, schedules, and deadlines Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of issues and topics pertaining to the area of his/her job specialty (for Professional Staff positions only) Team Contribution Demonstrates flexibility, adapts well to changing priorities or situations Self-directed and proactive, level of supervision required is appropriate Is willing to take on additional responsibilities, helps with a “can-do” attitude Collaborates well with others to accomplish group tasks Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results Self-Development Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the KASH (knowledge, attitude, skill, and habits) necessary to be successful in this role Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow Maintains appropriate gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities that allows for future growth. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Organizing and prioritizing Attention to detail and accuracy Problem solving skills Ability to work with deadlines Maintain confidentiality Sound judgement Strong customer service skills EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Education, Psychology, Child Development, or Applied Behavior Analysis) Has 1-2 years of experience working directly with individuals and families impacted by disability All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of the Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.

Requirements

Organizing and prioritizing
Attention to detail and accuracy
Problem solving skills
Ability to work with deadlines
Maintain confidentiality
Sound judgement
Strong customer service skills
Has 1-2 years of experience working directly with individuals and families impacted by disability

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Education, Psychology, Child Development, or Applied Behavior Analysis)

Responsibilities

Supervise volunteers and our ministry participants during Sunday morning programming, and potentially Sunday evenings and Wednesday Evenings
Support the Special Needs Ministry team to plan and facilitate respite events for ministry participants and their siblings
Provide information to teachers/ministry leaders on how to manage disruptive behaviors, encourage inclusion, and navigate routine changes for the individuals in Embrace Special Needs Ministry within their age-appropriate ministry
Be conduit of information from the families within the ministry to the Embrace Special Needs Ministry Team of major life events (weddings, graduations, death in the family, surgeries, hospitalizations, etc.)
Support Special Needs Ministry Director in providing ministry care to families and volunteers through sending cards, facilitating meal deliveries, etc.
Support Special Needs Ministry team with planning and facilitating volunteer training and appreciation events
Support the Special Needs Ministry team with planning and executing Vacation Bible School event(s)
Support Special Needs Ministry with providing resources and support to Embrace Ministry families
Helps provide and maintain a Christ-centered, gospel-focused environment in which each individual impacted by disability may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually
Provides support/required information to ministry Administrative Assistant, as needed
Ensures that all leaders/volunteers/ buddies have necessary materials and resources to be successful, safe, and intentional in all ministry areas