Special Needs Ministry Leader - Rockwall

Rockwall, TX, USA | Full-time

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Who you are: 

You are a creative and adaptable leader who has a passion for people with special needs (birth – adult), and their families. You exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in your work and interactions with others. You are wired to include all people with special needs in a church environment. You have a steady upbeat attitude. You’re a dedicated team member who enjoys working closely with others. You’re known for overcoming issues and finding solutions. Your ideal environment involves being around people and working towards a common goal. 

What you'll do: 

  • Develop a vision for the Special Needs ministry at the Rockwall campus and build a team to support the vision 
  • Create an inclusive church environment by raising up a team of skilled, trained buddies to serve across all ministry areas
  • Care for the participants and families involved in our Special Needs ministry
  • Build and develop a lay leadership team to execute weekend ministry and events
  • Maintain the classroom space in our Special Needs hallway making sure everything is clean and neat and ready for ministry to happen on the weekends
  • Build weekend ministry teams to lead in Special Needs ministry classroom
  • Execute special events throughout the year, including SOAR Camp and SOAR Prom
  • Provide floor coverage during weekend services, assisting in other areas as needed
  • Assist with LP Kids Ministry needs as directed by supervisor
  • Assist with special needs programming at churchwide events

Skills & Experience you’ve had:

  • Previous Special Needs Ministry Leadership preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of children with special needs
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors:

  • Love and follow Jesus
  • Honor up, down, and all around
  • Make it fun
  • Reject good for great
  • Whatever it takes
  • Love Lakepointe 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee.  I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer.  I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of People Operations, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  

Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.

 

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