Website: http://yfclondon.com/
Address: 254 Adelaide St. South, London Ontario, N5Z 3L1
Contact Name: Sarah Montes
Email: info@yfclondon.com
Posted: 2016/04/11
Opportunity Description
Community Youth Worker: Connect
London Youth for Christ is currently recruiting and evaluating candidates for the
position of Community Youth Worker: CONNECT
Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can invest your time and talents to make an eternal difference in the lives of young people?
To apply, simply email a résumé and cover letter (Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat) to info [at] yfclondon [dot] com.
You may also send them:
Attn: Recruitment, YFC London
254 Adelaide Street South
London ON
N5Z 3L1
We appreciate all applications, but note that we will only contact the applicants invited for an interview. Individuals considering employment with London Youth for Christ must adhere to our statement of faith. We’re looking for qualified people who can contribute to our evangelical, Christian organization through the core values of integrity, servanthood, prayer, partnership, advocacy and excellence.
PROGRAM/MINISTRY FACILITATION: Along with other community youth workers and the program director, the successful candidate will develop and facilitate programs and ministries that share the message and love of Jesus Christ, provide spiritual development, and mentorship relationships. Through weekly gatherings or programs develop caring relationships with youth and assisting in developing their whole person (mentally, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually).
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: YFC London connects the ministry passion of individuals with the staff who are living out that mission in community. Therefore each staff is to develop a ministry partner team. Their monthly financial
contributions are directed into the tangible work that staff are doing in community. Each staff is to stay connected with each Ministry Partner so that they receive direct and current updates on each ministry. This provides them with additional information for prayer and/or to direct additional gifts to assist with new initiatives.
REPORT TO: Community Youth Program Director
Community Youth Workers report directly to the Program Director and will be
evaluated/affirmed on an annual basis. S/he will advise the program Director regarding the needs of the program/ministries and participate in the planning and executing of programs and ministries.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Profile Summary
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Possess vibrant, mission-minded faith
• Spiritually mature with a solid theological/biblical foundation
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities
• Willing to be active in evangelism and discipleship
• Have a passion to advocate on behalf of youth
• Organizational and administrative abilities
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must engage in partner development and raise personal financial support
(all ministry staff are required to raise 100% of their salary support)
YFC LONDON VALUES
• In community: we want to be fully engaged in and with our neighbourhoods;
and to nurture healthy community interaction with staff, volunteers, families,
local partners and most of all, young people.
• God centered: we believe that personal faith is important and that spiritual
questions can and should be explored with great freedom, respect and integrity.
• Safe space: we strive to provide a safe, welcoming place where youth can come, connect, feel accepted, and have great fun!
• Relationships matter: we desire to journey alongside and build strength into
young lives during these important adolescent years; encouraging them to
discover, grow, lead, and learn.