Chapel Ministry Coordinator

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

** The Chapel Ministry Coordinator is responsible for leading spiritual programming and outreach efforts at the VOAC Mission Chapel, transforming the space into an active center for community engagement and spiritual care. This role includes managing chapel scheduling, promoting events, and building relationships with Mission program participants, staff, and community members. The coordinator will support ministry activities through trauma-informed care and will contribute to community outreach and spiritual support

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensures that the participant’s voice is heard.

· Responsible for possessing some knowledge regarding Christian Theology and field-relevant best practices.

· Demonstrates knowledge of participant-specific resources, a passion for serving various at-risk populations, and the ability to contribute to the program-wide objectives of a diverse and dynamic team.

· Provides spiritual support to program participants and community members during scheduled hours.

· Performs duties in a professional manner by maintaining the confidentiality of all information and by participating effectively within and across teams.

· Coordinates and schedules chapel services, open hours, and special events

· Promotes chapel use internally and within the broader community.

· Collaborate with ministers, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support chapel programming.

· Engages in community outreach to increase participation in chapel activities.

· Assist Mission program staff with on-site crisis situations with de-escalation skills when necessary.

· Maintains a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment within the Chapel.

· Interacts courteously and professionally with VOA participants, donors, volunteers, and staff and effectively resolves conflicts when necessary.

· Attends bi-monthly VOACO minister meetings and trainings.

· Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

Performs all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. 2 -3 times per day.

· Must be able to stand and walk for long period of time.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Part time Hours 8 hours a week, 4 on Sunday and the other 4 hours will be dictated by program needs

Location

2877 Lawerence St. Denver, CO 80205

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [email protected] to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Requirements

Competencies

· Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).

· Models VOACO’s three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).

· Models the Cardinal Doctrines of Volunteers of America.

· Ensures equitable and inclusive services.

· Ensures that participant(s) has an active voice in programming.

· Self-motivated and directed · Open to receiving and providing feedback; focused on conflict resolution.

· Adaptable.

· Ability to interact with fellow ministers, staff, and church members with care, compassion and confidence.

· Committed to reaching and uplifting all people.

· Embody Christian leadership and offer compassion, knowledge and the active service of God to those in the greatest of need.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

· The position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

· Good organizational and planning skills; works well as part of a team.

· Is a commissioned or constituent minister of the Volunteers of America church, a minister of another Christian church or is willing to become one within a year.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

· Experience working with individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness with a severe and persistent mental health concern.

Knowledge and Skills

· Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

· High level of competency working with Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based applications.

· Strong time-management and prioritization skills.

· Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

· Strong organization skills

· Must have the ability to present and communicate professionally.