Family Ministry Float Staff

About us: As a Christ centered organization, we are dedicated to reaching hearts and changing lives by caring for and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness in Cleveland. All employees at The City Mission (TCM) are ministers of the Gospel and are vital for the fulfillment of our mission: providing help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God’s love . Therefore, it is essential that all employees of TCM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with and abide by our Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Principles. These core values represent our staff, and we will hire, reward, recognize, review, coach, and correct based on these core values: We are called to serve Christ and others We believe God transforms lives We commit to steward well We succeed by working together We care for every person knowing all are made in the image of God Job Summary: Through a strong Christian worldview, the Family Ministry Float Staff provides flexible, supportive assistance as needed across the Family Ministry department, working with youth ages 0-17 to ensure their needs are met through a variety of programs and activities to provide a high quality, safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Essential Job Functions: Implements and Assesses Education Plans Implements gospel-centered lessons, bible-based character development, field trips, and developmentally appropriate activities that promote children’s social, developmental, spiritual, and educational growth. Assists in tracking assessments that measure developmental milestones of children and makes recommendations on any developmental concerns. Communicates with moms concerning children’s development and behavior. Maintains and Supports Educational Environment Is responsible for children’s health, safety, and physical needs. Assesses the needs of the room to ensure supplies and equipment are clean and up to date. Provides support in maintaining integrity of operating practices, record keeping, report writing, attendance systems and data control for the childcare area. Regularly engages in professional development to stay current with research regarding childhood development, trauma, and other related topics. Other Responsibilities Assists in the infant/toddler room (ages 0-2), preschool room (ages 3-5), Pathways (ages 5-17), teen club (ages 11-17) as the census dictates. Provides support for Family Ministry team, TCM special events, and field trips as needed. Supports enrollment process as needed. Competencies: Situational Adaptability Action Oriented MS Outlook – Email & Calendar (Basic) Compassion Approachability Microsoft Teams (Basic) Composure Classroom Management Microsoft Word (Basic) People Focus Patience General Computer Software (ex. Kronos, Relias, etc.) (Basic) Communicates Effectively Problem Solving Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Relevant experience of two years preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Meets requirements to be an approved driver of TCM vehicles is preferred. Available on no-school days/holiday breaks. Essential Physical and Mental Functions: Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet). Climb stairs and ladders. Constantly bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties. Lift, carry, or move 50 pounds. Constant use of both hands, fingers, and arms in reaching/handling/grasping. Operates a computer as needed Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination. Constant use of hearing (correctable hearing to normal level required) for day-to-day job functions Read, understand, and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones. Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments. Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Must be able to handle pressure of constantly working with individuals in crisis. Must be able to handle pressure of interruptions in daily activities. Subject to excessive noise Spiritual Requirements: Professes Jesus as Lord and Savior Believes the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, & ultimate authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21) Patterns life after the example of Jesus and the commands and principles found in the Bible – consistent with TCM’s doctrinal statement, statement of faith, and lifestyle principles Desires to serve the Lord Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.