Program Manager, Teen Haven (Female)

Summary

This position involves leading faith-based programs, including programs and events tailored specifically for female youth in our community.

Essential Duties

• Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
• Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
• Encourage restoration in the lives of coworkers and guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
• Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
• Develop intentional relationships with youth in the City of Lancaster with a focus on evangelism, whole-life discipleship, and leadership development.
• Teach, pray with students, give talks, lead Bible Studies, lead discussions, lead activities.
• Interact with parents to further the wellbeing of Teen Haven youth and their families.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, as requested by the Teen Haven director.
• Assist in representing Teen Haven among donors and community partners.
• Create a safe, fun and loving environment.
• Work in full coordination with Teen Haven/WSM staff team at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of youth.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Teach, pray with students, give talks, lead Bible Studies, lead discussions, lead activities.
• Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in both words and by example.
• Interact with parents to further the wellbeing of Teen Haven youth and their families.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, as requested by the Teen Haven director.
• Aid in representing Teen Haven among donors and community partners.
• Create a safe, fun and loving environment.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma/GED.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in human services, ministry, preferably an urban youth ministry.
• A valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, or sit - continuously
• Use of fine motor skills - continuously
• Bend, squat, kneel, and reach- frequently
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently work in weekend and evening hours

Christian Life

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
• Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.