Children's Ministry Assistant

Portland, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 19

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking anChildrens Ministry Assistant. This gifted servant will have a warm and friendly disposition a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust growth and learning for all.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you serve support and care for children to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction one family at a time If so we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

How to apply:We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: Hourly Non-exempt
Hours:Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:45pm occasional nights and weekends as needed
Pay: $17.00- $19 per hour
Benefits:Medical vision dental PTO 10 paid holidays and matching retirement
Location:Shepherds Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland OR)
- Virtual Tour: PLACE
  Shepherds Door Portland Rescue Missions women and childrens facility is set in a retreat-like setting located in East Portland designed specifically to support the transformation and growth of women and women with children impacted by homelessness and addiction. This 42000 square foot facility has the capacity to serve 42 adults and 25 children. The Childrens Center cares for children (birth-age 12) of mothers in Portland Rescue Missions year-long New Life program.
  THE POSITION
  TheChildrens Ministry Assistantsupports the spiritual emotional and developmental needs of children while demonstrating the love of Christ in the lives of families as they heal through our long-term recovery role is vital in creating a safe nurturing and Christ-centered environment where children (birth-age 12) can build self-esteem strengthen social skills and experience healthy relationships. Working closely with our ministry team you will help foster consistent routines engaging activities and meaningful discipleship moments while utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles.
  THE ESSENTIALS
  - Program participants with children living at Shepherds Door will know their children are well loved and cared for while they remain fully engaged in their program
  - Teachers will be supported in focusing on the children and curriculum delivery knowing other areas of classroom needs are being met by the assistant
  - Childrens basic needs will be consistently met including diapering feeding playing and engaging in classroom activities that develop trust and healing
  - Portland Rescue Mission staff and volunteers will feel supported needed and honored in a classroom that is run on teamwork
  - Teach and model Christ-centered parenting to mothers some who may have had traumatic pasts or have experienced homelessness
  - Clearly and appropriately share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons worship and answering questions
  - Invite women and children into a relationship with Jesus Christ and disciple them in a growing spiritual life
  - Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful joyful and Christlike lifestyle for families living at Shepherds Door
  - Maintain a well-organized clean colorful and joyful classroom and playground environment
  - Accept responsibility for other areas in the Childrens Center
  BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
  - A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
  - Adheres to Portland Rescue Missions Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
  - A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Missions ministry culture Highly Relational Christ-Centered Joyful Servant
  - Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting women and children
  - A pleasant gentle grace filled manner toward others
  - Strong team player
  - Prompt and thorough in job performance self-starter
  - Creative and logical problem solving able to learn quickly
  - Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software
  - Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. sit on and rise up from the floor and quickly physically engage with children unassisted
  - Valid drivers license and ability to drive large vans for field trips
  EQUIPMENT USED
  - Telephone fax and voicemail
  - Computer
  - Copier and related office equipment
  MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES
  OUR MISSION
  To demonstrate the compassion of Christ
  OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
  From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949 to todays fully integrated emergency recovery and training services Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities meets people at their point of need equips them and provides a path -depth partnership with churches and volunteers multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Missions success.
  OUR SUCCESS
  New Life Ministries consistently sees an 80% success rate of men and women who graduate the one-year comprehensive restoration program

OVERVIEWPortland Rescue Mission is seeking anChildrens Ministry Assistant. This gifted servant will have a warm and friendly disposition a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust growth and learning for all.Are you ready to transform and be transformed as ...

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

How to apply:We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: Hourly Non-exempt
Hours:Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:45pm occasional nights and weekends as needed
Pay: $17.00- $19 per hour
Benefits:Medical vision dental PTO 10 paid holidays and matching retirement
Location:Shepherds Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland OR)
- Virtual Tour: PLACE
  Shepherds Door Portland Rescue Missions women and childrens facility is set in a retreat-like setting located in East Portland designed specifically to support the transformation and growth of women and women with children impacted by homelessness and addiction. This 42000 square foot facility has the capacity to serve 42 adults and 25 children. The Childrens Center cares for children (birth-age 12) of mothers in Portland Rescue Missions year-long New Life program.
  THE POSITION
  TheChildrens Ministry Assistantsupports the spiritual emotional and developmental needs of children while demonstrating the love of Christ in the lives of families as they heal through our long-term recovery role is vital in creating a safe nurturing and Christ-centered environment where children (birth-age 12) can build self-esteem strengthen social skills and experience healthy relationships. Working closely with our ministry team you will help foster consistent routines engaging activities and meaningful discipleship moments while utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles.
  THE ESSENTIALS
  - Program participants with children living at Shepherds Door will know their children are well loved and cared for while they remain fully engaged in their program
  - Teachers will be supported in focusing on the children and curriculum delivery knowing other areas of classroom needs are being met by the assistant
  - Childrens basic needs will be consistently met including diapering feeding playing and engaging in classroom activities that develop trust and healing
  - Portland Rescue Mission staff and volunteers will feel supported needed and honored in a classroom that is run on teamwork
  - Teach and model Christ-centered parenting to mothers some who may have had traumatic pasts or have experienced homelessness
  - Clearly and appropriately share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons worship and answering questions
  - Invite women and children into a relationship with Jesus Christ and disciple them in a growing spiritual life
  - Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful joyful and Christlike lifestyle for families living at Shepherds Door
  - Maintain a well-organized clean colorful and joyful classroom and playground environment
  - Accept responsibility for other areas in the Childrens Center
  BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
  - A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
  - Adheres to Portland Rescue Missions Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
  - A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Missions ministry culture Highly Relational Christ-Centered Joyful Servant
  - Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting women and children
  - A pleasant gentle grace filled manner toward others
  - Strong team player
  - Prompt and thorough in job performance self-starter
  - Creative and logical problem solving able to learn quickly
  - Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software
  - Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. sit on and rise up from the floor and quickly physically engage with children unassisted
  - Valid drivers license and ability to drive large vans for field trips
  EQUIPMENT USED
  - Telephone fax and voicemail
  - Computer
  - Copier and related office equipment
  MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES
  OUR MISSION
  To demonstrate the compassion of Christ
  OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
  From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949 to todays fully integrated emergency recovery and training services Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities meets people at their point of need equips them and provides a path -depth partnership with churches and volunteers multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Missions success.
  OUR SUCCESS
  New Life Ministries consistently sees an 80% success rate of men and women who graduate the one-year comprehensive restoration program

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Portland Rescue Mission

Since 1949 Portland Rescue Mission has been here to give hope and restore life to men, women, and children struggling with hunger, homelessness, and addiction.

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