Miami and Broward Area City Life KIX North Miami Program Assistant City Life KIX - North Miami [...]

City Life Program Assistant The City Life Program Assistant offers help, hope, and wholeness to youth in their designated neighborhood to bring teens to know Christ. S/he works to develop Christ-sharing and shepherding relationships with at‑risk youth. This position requires spiritual and organizational leadership skills, the ability to work with and through other people, and strong communication skills. S/he will seek to implement relational ministry actions to develop authentic Christ‑sharing relationships with young people within the context of their YFC ministry model. Essential Functions Ministry Team Development Attends regular staff meetings, as well as special trainings throughout the year Ability to create a positive, enriching environment for youth while assisting students with completion of homework and other activities during the after school program. Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Program Site Director for the after school program. Leads and assists in all areas of the program: bible studies, skills, and other small group academic and social and emotional learning activities planned by the team. Participates in all after school program activities fully, including field trips, Family Nights, etc. Submit lesson plans for assigned activities related to after school programming to the Site Director. Follows mentoring guidelines set up by Site Director. Has all materials and supplies ready before programming begins. Completes special tasks; shopping, set‑up, or clean‑up duties when needed. Mentor 3–5 kids on a weekly basis. Create a positive, enriching academic and social/emotional environment for the youth. Relational Ministry Action Development Responsible for serving in the Relational Ministry Actions (RMAs) Work with a 3‑Story Team at their site to accomplish the standards outlined in the RMAs found in the Knowledge Base Establish, develop, and implement programming materials. Spiritual Responsibilities Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate and encourage lifelong disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel. As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to: Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives. Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC. Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC programming. Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression. YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA. Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience working with children/youth Available to work the required program hours (typically 1:30 – 6:30 pm) Excellent Interpersonal Skills, including leadership skills Ability to work and interact in a diverse environment/community. Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to work as an effective team member Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint) Embraces the vision, mission and Statement of Faith of YFC Understands YFC’s 5 Essentials and leads through this model Self‑Motivator Strong moral character and of good repute Connect well with youth Well‑spoken in front of youth and adults Manage a team of diverse volunteers Honors and pursues diversity of gifts, cultures and ethnicities Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities Good relationship building skills with adults and young people Perseverance through opposition and obstacles Credentials Required & Preferred Education High School Diploma Some college is preferred EEO Statement Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yfcnin