Spiritual Development Specialist (Part Time with Benefits) - Altgeld-Murray Site

By The Hand Club For Kids•Chicago, IL

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Spiritual Development, this position is responsible for creating an environment that facilitates spiritual growth and renewal in all aspects of By The Hand’s work with students. The Spiritual Development Specialist works with staff in order to encourage a growing and vibrant Christian life that enables them to effectively disciple others. In addition, they oversee the implementation of the spiritual development curriculum by K-8 Grade Team Leaders. The primary role of the SDS is to directly help kids develop spiritually by creating and facilitating discipleship groups with K-8th grade students. This will require the Spiritual Development Specialist to work directly with students for a large part of their work day during programming hours. This includes but is not limited to creating small group gatherings, and spiritual development plans; as well as occasionally assisting with student behavior management in partnership with Site Directors and Team Leaders.

Requirements

This position requires a Christ-like servant leader who has a sense of calling and who models Biblical principles.
Passion and commitment to urban student transformation, confidence to lead in a challenging situation and belief that all children can learn.
Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact and influence.
Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task well.
Outstanding time management and communication skills.
Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills with children and adults.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of students in grades K-8 th .
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a minimum of 3 years related experience.
Experience with a variety of worship studies.
Experience leading relevant Bible Studies, small groups, and chapel/worship service.
Experience using Google Suite products.
Spanish-speaking required (North Austin site only).

Responsibilities

Assists in the design, creation or selection of curriculum for K-8 bible studies and the process for facilitating the training of team leaders to implement bible study lessons.
Develops themes, identies scriptures, and plans chapel programs for students.
Keeps track of student metrics and spiritual forms in google suite.
Creates and develops spiritually enriching activities, events, and experiences that help students grow in their relationship with Christ.
Available to coach staff with respect to leading worship in chapels, bible studies, and other services.
Leads staff devotions.
Provides leadership and resources that enable staff to help students connect faith with real life situations.
Trains staff in techniques for spiritual mentoring and discipleship of students.
Conducts small groups and 1-on-1 meetings with students.
Attends weekly Spiritual Development Department team meetings as well as weekly site meetings.
Executes observations of Team Leaders during Bible study time for the purposes of providing feedback and coaching.
Assists in planning and prep for Prayer Summits, All-Staff Meetings and other events as necessary.
Initiates community outreach and helps students connect with a local church.
Train staff on the Evangelism Explosion International Gospel Presentation.
Educate staff about various spiritual resources that are available to them.
Counsels, encourages, and mentors staff when needed for their personal spiritual renewal.
Performs all other duties as required and assigned.