Youth & Family Program Assistant

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Joy House, part of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission's Division for Women & Children, provides emergency and long-term support, focusing on safety, love, and warmth. Services include training, education, and spiritual guidance to help women and children build better lives. The Youth & Family Program Assistant will help plan, facilitate, and support child and family activities within Joy House, aiming to inspire residents through the gospel, creative play, activities, and listening sessions to foster their relational, academic, social, and spiritual growth.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, in applicable field (social work, occupational therapy, theology, sociology, education, child development) preferred
1-2 years of successful work or volunteer experience planning and coordinating child, youth or family activities
Ability and willingness to share the gospel
An authentic, eager and influential role model with the ability to motivate and inspire
Creative mind set
Ability to keep everything well organized and under control, but remain focused on the children and families
Culturally competent and relational with excellent interpersonal communication and mentoring skills
Computer literacy; competent working with database software and MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to follow directions, to be flexible and a team player
Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
Have a genuine concern for the salvation and spiritual welfare of MRM guests
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

Experience in children’s, youth or family ministry

Responsibilities

Plan and support Joy House child and family activities
Share the gospel and lead weekly age appropriate bible studies with children, youth and families
Proactively invest in appropriate relationships with families by spending time with them during meals and playtime, praying with them, and talking with the moms concerning positive interactions with their children
Assist with managing the Learning Lab space, volunteers and children. This includes escorting the children and volunteers to the designated area, tutoring, class control and distributing snacks.
Assist parent and staff in managing child behavior issues
Creatively find ways to keep families engaged and participating
Assist in volunteer tracking and engagement
Provide seasonal support for special events and MPS off days (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)