Purpose

To help Cornerstone Church live out its mission of “Helping People Know Jesus and Make Him Known” by ensuring consistent, meaningful programming and experiences through Special Needs Ministry and NextGen events across all campuses.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of the special needs ministry at Cornerstone campuses.

Develop, maintain, and staff environments that support the unique needs of children and students with special needs.

Manage a growth-oriented ministry with goals that align with the mission and vision of the church.

Develop Special Needs Leaders

Educate volunteer leaders in NextGen Ministries and church-wide teams on the importance of individuals with special needs and how to effectively include them in our ministries.

Work with NextGen volunteers and ministry leaders to identify and serve individuals with special needs.

Present during ministry times to support the special needs volunteer team, connect with families, and help new families assimilate.

Recruit, process, and train volunteer teams to support our special needs families’ unique needs.

Build a team that enables all individuals with special needs to participate in NextGen programming at age-specific services and events.

Personal Expectations

Must know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior

Must be willing to become a regular attendee of Cornerstone Church.

Willing to commit to supporting God’s work at Cornerstone through prayer, Bible study and generosity.

Passion for God, families, kids and students.

Terrific people skills with an ability to inspire volunteer leaders.

Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Work with Internal/External Partners

Collaborate with NextGen team, both kids and students.

Participate in weekly NextGen staff meetings

Participate in weekly staff prayer meetings and regularly scheduled staff meetings

Participate in events & represent Cornerstone externally as needed.

Attributes, Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Calm under pressure and able to make quick decisions.

Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented and flexible.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable building teams and developing talent (staff and volunteers).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.

Core Competencies

Self-motivated, diligent, and thinks about the next step and opportunity

Points out contributions of others, shares credit, and emphasizes team over self

Has the ability to manage teams of staff, volunteers, and interns.

Uses good judgement in group dynamics and understands the impact of words and actions

Prompt, courteous, respectful, helpful, and appropriate

Demonstrates responsibility and uses accountable communication

Honest and adheres to moral and ethical principles

Trustworthy

Competently communicates across gender, race, class and cultural spectrums

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in special education or relevant experience

Relevant ministry/work experience

Ministry or volunteer experience required