JUVENILE JUSTICE MINISTER

About the role

The Ministry Site Director is a position requiring spiritual and organizational leadership skills, the ability to work with and through others, and strong communication skills. S/he must embody YFC's Cultural Attributes and implement relational ministry actions to develop Authentic Christ-Sharing Relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback for JJM programming on Long Island.
• Execute ministry activities in alignment with YFC’s mission and standards.
• Schedule and support volunteer teams: recruit, train, and schedule.
• Conduct RMAs (Relational Ministry Activities) with youth in compliance with YFC protocols.
• Meet with current and potential partners to strengthen and expand outreach opportunities.
• Support the spiritual health of youth, volunteers, and the ministry itself.
• Model a Christ-centered life marked by humility, compassion, and integrity.
• Facilitate prayer, worship, and spiritual development opportunities within the ministry.
• Encourage volunteer discipleship and spiritual growth.

Requirements

• Maintain accurate attendance and youth interaction records in the YFC Youth Section database.
• Compile and report program outcomes and statistics for internal use and external funding partners.
• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom through prayer and meditation.
• Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps, and events.
• Model empathy, humility, and care for all people, promoting equity and inclusion.
• Be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA.

Skills

• Knowledge and demonstrated skills in Youth for Christ’s Cultural Attributes (Christ-Centered, Kingdom Inspired Diversity, Joyful Camaraderie, Relentless Trust, Enduring Humility, and Courageous Faithfulness).
• Experience in youth ministry, chaplaincy, or social services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational, administrative, and volunteer management ability.
• Trauma-informed care and/or restorative justice training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in ministry, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Prior work with incarcerated or justice-impacted youth is preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$25 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week