http://www.denverseminary.eduDenver Seminary Jobsen℗ & © 2006 Denver Seminary720 JOB DESCRIPTION HOPE HOUSE OF COLORADO Mission Statement Hope House of Colorado empowers parenting teenage moms to achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in God�s sight, resulting in a healthy future for their children. TITLE: Advocacy Coordinator HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours a week REPORTS TO: Program Director BASIC SUMMARY: The Advocacy Coordinator (hereafter referred to as AC) is responsible for meeting the mission of the Advocacy Program as a whole. The AC is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Advocacy program. The AC is responsible for recruitment of teen moms, as well as recruitment, training and on-going management of Advocates. The AC facilitates matches and is responsible for all reporting and tracking there-in. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: ADVOCACY PROGRAM: 1. The AC is responsible for meeting recruitment goals set with the PD. 2. The AC will conduct background investigations, reference checks and interviews on all potential advocates and teen moms (over the age of 18) before allowing them to participate in the Advocacy program. The AC is responsible for the �hiring and firing� of Advocates and teen moms. 3. The AC conducts initial training sessions for Advocates and is responsible for ongoing training and Advocate meetings twice monthly. 4. AC is aware of and recognizes liabilities and legal risks of the Advocacy Program 5. The AC supports Advocates through regular contact by email, phone and in person when needed. 6. The AC works with the Program Director on continued growth and development of the Advocacy Program. o The AC conducts initial training sessions for Advocates. The AC facilitates the match between an Advocate and teen mom. o The AC is responsible for communicating and reporting to senior staff of Hope House of Colorado. o The AC is responsible for keeping up-to-date files on both Advocates and teen moms. The AC tracks metrics and statistics as determined in the program. o The AC stays current on best mentoring practices. o The AC is responsible for staying familiar with the Hope House Program and staff. QUALIFICATIONS: o Hope House of Colorado is a Christian ministry and hires Christian staff. o Excellent written and verbal communications skills. o Excellent leadership skills. o Experience working with teenage mothers or at risk youth. o Experience in a leadership or management role. o Experience in working with volunteers o Experience teaching or training o Familiarity with the Hope House program and staff. o Ability to work well with a team, and facilitate communication with service providers. o Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekend and evening meetings. o Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: o Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills o Comfortable working with a growing/developing program o Strong problem-solving skills o Ability to perform well in crisis situations o Detail-oriented o Comfortable with public speaking and training http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-10-20-advocacymentoring-coordinator http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-10-20-advocacymentoring-coordinator http://www.hopehouseofcolorado.org Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:16:43 CDT HOPE HOUSE OF COLORADO JOB DESCRIPTION Mission Statement Hope House of Colorado empowers parenting teenage moms to achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in God’s sight, resulting in a healthy future for their children. Title: Residential Learning Lab Instructor Reports to: House Director Hours: 25 hours per week Basic Summary: The Learning Lab Instructor (hereafter referred to as LLI) is responsible for preparing for and teaching GED preparation, computer skills, job readiness skills and some life skills to residents in the Hope House Residential Program. Learning Lab Hours: 30 hours per week Staff meeting: 1.5 hours per week Preparation/grading time: 3.5 hours per week Assistant to the House Director: 10 hours per week Specific Responsibilities 1. LLI completes GED readiness assessments on each resident entering the LL. 2. LLI works with the Case Manager in preparing individual education plans for each resident. 3. The LLI develops and implements lesson plans. 4. LLI teaches GED preparation. 5. LLI teaches job readiness skills, computer skills, life skills. 6. The LLI reports residents’ progress to the Case Manager and the House Director. 7. The LLI attends weekly staff meetings. 8. The LLI may take residents on educational field trips as scheduled. Requirements 1. Applicant must be female and over the age of 21. 2. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. 3. A background/criminal check must be completed before employment is granted. 4. Experience working with at-risk adolescent girls and/or high risk youth required. 5. Must have good leadership skills and the ability to work well with others. 6. Experience in lesson planning and teaching is preferred. http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-07-10-residential-learning-lab-instructor http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-07-10-residential-learning-lab-instructor http://www.hopehouseofcolorado.org Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:22:33 CDT We have current needs for both full and part-time internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Full time interns are eligible for room and board; $150 per month stipend; $250 per month in tuition reimbursement; up-to 6 hours of college credit through American Pathways University. Applicable majors include but are not limited to: Social work, business administration, human resources, medical administration, sociology, marketing/public relations, counseling (graduate), non-profit administration (graduate), MIS/computer science and nursing. Please contact us to receive a list of current placement opportunities. Now accepting applications for Fall 2008 & Spring 2009! All applicants should have completed at least two years of post-secondary education, or be at least 21 years of age. All applicants are subject to an application/interview process, which includes background and reference checks. Online application is available through the displayed web address: www.denverrescuemission.org/internapply.html http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-rescue-mission/2008-07-09-internships http://www.denverseminary.edu/denver-rescue-mission/2008-07-09-internships http://www.denverrescuemission.org Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:54:37 CDT The Providence Network is Christian-based organization focused on helping people be delivered from destructive addictions while leaving in a safe structured and accountable environment. We are looking for someone to work at one of our locations in an accountability role for our female clients. The job also requires the person to assist in the day-to-day activities of the program. It is a paid position that includes benefits. The schedule is flexible and we are open to the possibility of someone going to school while taking on the position. http://www.denverseminary.edu/providence-network/2008-07-08-live-in-residential-care-staff-female http://www.denverseminary.edu/providence-network/2008-07-08-live-in-residential-care-staff-female http://www.providencenetwork.org Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:54:28 CDT HOPE HOUSE OF COLORADO JOB DESCRIPTION Mission Statement Hope House of Colorado empowers parenting teenage moms to achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency and to understand their significance in God’s sight, resulting in a healthy future for their children. Title: Residential Counselor Reports to: House Director Hours: Part-time, 25 hrs. per week as follows: Mondays 5pm-9pm Tuesdays 5pm-9pm Thursdays 9am-10:30am (staff meeting) Fridays 5pm-9pm Sundays 9am-8pm Basic Summary: Residential Counselors maintain the structure of the Hope House Program, enforce adherence to rules and policies as well provide encouragement, relationship and fellowship to Hope House residents. Responsibilities 1. Supervise all afternoon and evening activities. 2. Oversee and adhere to house schedule. 3. Oversee residents returning from job training, approved activities and/or appointments. 4. Transport residents and their children to and from appointments as needed. 5. Eat dinner with the residents and their children on a regular basis. 6. Oversee dinner preparation and clean up. 7. Supervise all on-site visitors or volunteers. 8. Oversee volunteer teachers of scheduled life skills and parenting classes. 9. Occasionally provide assistance to life skills and/or parenting teacher. 10. Help with childcare/children’s program during life skills and parenting classes. 11. Daily document residents’ behavior, attitude, and performance. 12. Read and be very familiar with Hope House program description. 13. Report residents’ appointments and schedules to Case Manager. 14. Address and enforce adherence to Hope House rules and policies. 15. Follow all Hope House security procedures. Requirements 1. Applicant must be female and over the age of 21. 2. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. 3. A background/criminal check must be completed before employment is granted. 4. Experience working with at-risk adolescent girls and teen moms a plus. 5. Must have good leadership skills and the ability to work well with others. http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-07-07-residential-counselor http://www.denverseminary.edu/hope-house-of-colorado/2008-07-07-residential-counselor http://www.hopehouseofcolorado.org Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:11:03 CDT OMF International is committed to seeing an indigenous church movement for each people group in East Asia. Our U.S. mobilization team's purpose is to inform, inspire and influence God's people to be purposefully involved in his plan for the nations. We are looking for an excellent manager to help produce compelling tools and resources for our ministry of mobilizing people to pray, go and send. Job Summary: - Project manager for the Communications department, giving direction and supervision in the production process. - Helps prepare communication tools for mobilization such as digital media, pamphlets, displays, books, and basic office tools such as stationary and forms. - Has the focus and drive to work both individually and in a team and is a flexible team player ready to help the entire communications and mobilization team. - Is able to multi-task and meet deadlines. - Needs to be able to communicate to a broad and varied audience expanding over the common divides of age, demographics and ethnicity. - Has an interest in missions; some cross-cultural experience helpful. Requirements: - Experience in project and people management with ability to guide from concept to production in timely way. - Is familiar with print and digital media and can take projects from concept to print/production. - Strong working knowledge of Quark XPress or Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office. - A strong knowledge of color, design and print theory. - 2 years of experience preferred. - Min. 2-year commitment, 3 years preferred. Willing to work in Littleton, CO. - The ability to work within an international, interdenominational organization. - The ability to proactively plan and work. - A strong support team for prayer and finances (full financial support needed). - Endorsed and supported by local pastor and church. - A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. - A teachable spirit and flexible attitude. - Desires to see God's glory known among the peoples of East Asia. Salary: Commensurate with experience and support level. Note that we ask mobilization team members to raise full support for living and ministry costs to decrease the amount of money field workers need to contribute to mobilization expenses. For more information or an application please contact OMF International Tel: 303.730.4160 or 800.422.5330 E-mail Alicia Bennett at: abennett@omf.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/omf-international/2008-06-23-communications-project-manager http://www.denverseminary.edu/omf-international/2008-06-23-communications-project-manager http://www.omf.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:17:15 CDT Minister to college students at beautiful Mount Hermon Conference Center in the heart of the redwoods near Santa Cruz, California. Dates: June 4th - Aug. 20th Salary: $280/wk + Room & Board Position Summary: A member of a team of 4 staff counselors. Entrusted with the responsibility for the personal & spiritual well-being of the Summer Staff. Provide social, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual opportunities for individual growth and for the building of community. The Staff Counselor is responsible to the Head Staff Counselor. Broad Responsibilities: Work as a team in providing a variety of programs and services to SS. Teach Bible studies, seminars, etc., in order to assist SS in discovering what it means for them to live a Christ-like life. Focus on building relationships with SS within the framework that the Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of right relationships. Be Mount Hermon's representative in interpreting and enforcing community standards. May be called upon to mediate conflicts &/or assist SS in remaining accountable to those standards. Specific Responsibilities: Schedule time for personal Bible study & prayer--for individual growth & effective ministry. Meet at least once as a team with the Chaplain and HR Director. Plan and implement Bible studies and other small group activities. Coordinate social and recreational options. Meet with summer staff from your departments at least twice during the summer: during the 1st week of camp, and during midsummer evaluations. Introduce yourself to departmental supervisors. Assist in a department as opportunities arise. Coordinate with other staff counselors who is responsible for specific assignments (e.g. Tuesday staff meeting, Sunday sing, newspaper, events, etc). Be available for summer staff for counseling, etc. Select RA for each dorm floor (except Birch which has 1 RA). As community issue arise, provide what reconciliation resources you can. It may be necessary to perform other duties as assigned by Chaplain or HR Director. Hours: Staff Counselors are on-call 24 hours a day, except for their scheduled 1.5 days off. CALL RON DEMOLAR 831.430.1235 or EMAIL rdemolar@mhcamps.org www.mounthermon.org/ss http://www.denverseminary.edu/mount-hermon-conference-center/2008-06-23-staff-counselor http://www.denverseminary.edu/mount-hermon-conference-center/2008-06-23-staff-counselor http://www.mounthermon.org/ss Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:08:30 CDT Position: Graphic designer/Digital Media Specialist for Protestant mission agency Responsible to: Communications Coordinator OMF International is committed to seeing an indigenous church movement for each people group in East Asia. Our U.S. mobilization team's passion is to inform, inspire and involve God's people in his purposes for the nations. We are looking for a graphic designer to help produce compelling tools and resources for our ministry of mobilizing people to pray, go and send. Requirements: - Is familiar with print and digital media and can take projects from concept to print/production. - Strong working knowledge of Quark XPress or Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office. - Has strong knowledge of color, design and print theory. - 2 years of experience preferred. - Has a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. - Desires to see God's glory known among the peoples of East Asia. - Has a teachable spirit and flexible attitude. - Has the ability to work within an international, interdenominational organization. - Has the ability to proactively plan and work. - Has a strong support team for both prayer and finances (full financial support needed). - Is endorsed and supported by local pastor and church. - Minimum 2-year commitment preferred and must locate in Littleton, Colorado. Job Summary: - Helps prepare communication tools for mobilization such as digital media, pamphlets, displays, books, PowerPoint presentations, and also basic office tools such as stationary and forms. - Has the focus and motivational drive to work both individually and in a team and is a flexible team player ready to help the entire communications and mobilization team. - Is able to multi-task and meet deadlines. - Needs to be able to communicate to a broad and varied audience expanding over the common divides of age, demographics and ethnicity. - Has an interest in missions and some cross-cultural experience. Salary: Commensurate with experience and support level (you will need to raise full financial support for living and ministry expenses). We ask mobilization team members to raise support to decrease the amount of money field workers need to contribute to mobilization expenses. To apply, please send resume and sample portfolio to OMF International Tel: 800-422-5330 E-mail Alicia Bennett: abennett@omf.org www.omf.org http://www.denverseminary.edu/omf-international/2008-06-23-graphic-designermedia-specialist http://www.denverseminary.edu/omf-international/2008-06-23-graphic-designermedia-specialist http://www.omf.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:59:49 CDT Crossroads of the Rockies is seeking to fill an intern position for a full-time position of recruiting and training volunteers. We have a team of over 100 volunteers and need someone who will focus approximately half of their time on recruitment and half of their time on training both new and existing volunteers. We have major ministries to children, youth, adults and families. We work with a wide variety of volunteers from 20+ churches. Being bi-lingual in Spanish, a plus. If interested contact, Jim Watters at 303-386-5342 or at jimbowatt@comcast.net http://www.denverseminary.edu/crossroads-of-the-rockies/2008-06-23-recruiting-and-training-of-volunteers http://www.denverseminary.edu/crossroads-of-the-rockies/2008-06-23-recruiting-and-training-of-volunteers http://www.crrdenver.org/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:44:44 CDT MINISTRY INFORMATION: Dare 2 Share Ministries, International P.O. Box 745323 5181 Ward Road Arvada, CO 80006-5323 Phone: (303) 425-1606 Fax: (303) 425-1633 Email: www.dare2share.org Denomination: Non-Denominational (Para-Church Ministry) Degree Requirement: High School or equivalent Experience: Previous Sales experience Interested in reaching Teens for Christ? Enjoy working with people? Love to sell? Dare 2 Share Ministries has a full-time opening in the Sales Department for our Ministry Advocate position. This position, located in Arvada, Colorado is primarily responsible for driving sales revenue for our conference events. The majority of your time will be spent connecting with churches and Youth Leaders who have expressed interest in a Dare 2 Share conference as well as our curriculum. You will be trained to professionally articulate Dare 2 Share products, services and events to this target audience. Successful applicants will exhibit effective phone and communication skills, the ability to actively move prospects through the sales process and strong conversion prowess. Did I just describe you? Then don't hesitate -- email your resume to brucehalloran@dare2share.org and call 303-425-1606 extension 218 for a phone screening. Visit www.dare2share.org for a link to the Ministry Advocate position profile http://www.denverseminary.edu/dare-2-share-ministries-international/2008-06-23-ministry-advocate http://www.denverseminary.edu/dare-2-share-ministries-international/2008-06-23-ministry-advocate http://www.dare2share.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:35:18 CDT MINISTRY INFORMATION: SportReach International 700 Valley View Drive, Suite D Woodland Park, CO 80863 Phone: (719) 686-9400 Email: pete@sportreach.org Denomination: non-denominational Experience: Ministry leadership & personal discipleship Invest in a team of young athletes as they lead hundreds of kids to Jesus this summer. SportReach hosts week long camps in partnership with churches to introduce kids to Christ. College-age athletes travel from city to city coaching soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football clinics or reaching out to boarders, bikers, and bladers in skate parks and hosting local competitions. The Team Leaders disciple and guide the teams' overall spiritual growth and service to God. The first area of focus is the development of the traveling sports ministry team. The leaders oversee the individual and corporate well-being of their team. This includes meeting weekly to mentor each team member, leading Bible studies for the entire team's spiritual growth, and fostering unity to ensure the strength of each team. The Team Leader's aim is to have their team ready to serve however God leads. The second area is overseeing the team's ministry with the local churches. The Team Leader begins by briefing him or herself on the previously established ministry plan and expectations of the church. They then maintain good communication between the church leaders and traveling team throughout each week. The leaders are responsible for ensuring a strong partnership between the local church and SportReach. It is exciting to see who God calls to lead the teams each year. Although not necessary, SportReach has found married couples often make great Team Leaders. Other important qualities to succeed as a leaders are a strong faith in Jesus Christ, experience discipling people, church ministry involvement, mature communication skills, and a passion for using sports to reach new people. The Team Leaders are trained and supported by the SportReach staff. Prior to the team training for each tour, two days are set aside just for equipping the leaders. The needed skills of team building, spiritual discipleship, and sports ministry programming are covered. Each Team Leader also has a staff member investing in them as they pour their lives into their own teams throughout the tours. Similar to team members, the leaders can ask for financial support from individuals desiring to partner in this investment of young athletes and the many kids they reach. SportReach also matches a set level of initial donations and pays each Team Leader a $250 honorarium for each five-week tour. Plus, all expenses for travel with the team, lodging in host homes, meals, apparel, and entertainment are covered for everyone on the teams. May 22-23, 2008 ... Team Leader Training 1 May 26-30, 2008 ... Team Member Training 1 May 31-June 28, 2008 ... Sports Ministry Tour 1 June 29-30, 2008 ... Team Leader Training 2 July 1-4, 2008 ... Team Member Training 2 July 5-August 11, 2008 ... Sports Ministry Tour 2 Pray about being a Team Leader in 08 & complete an application @ www.sportreach.org. http://www.denverseminary.edu/sportreach-international/2008-06-23-sports-ministry-team-leader http://www.denverseminary.edu/sportreach-international/2008-06-23-sports-ministry-team-leader http://www.sportreach.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:55:05 CDT MINISTRY INFORMATION: Star of Hope Ministries, Inc 34 Broadway Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone: (973) 742-1222 Fax: (973) 742-9655 Email: wkohout@sohm.org Denomination: interdenominational Number Of Staff: 10 Degree Requirement: MDiv Theology, Leadership Dev., Urban Missiology-desired Experience: Five years executive leadership urban ministry-desired Star of Hope Ministries, Inc., Paterson, New Jersey is seeking an Executive Director with inner-city, not-for-profit leadership experience, skills and vision. The candidate must possess strong relational and communication skills in multicultural and multiethnic settings, demonstrated organizational leadership abilities and have a passion for inner-city Christian Community Development. Pay depends on experience, $80,000-90,000. Star of Hope Ministries, Inc. is an intermediary Christian non-profit organization with a current staff of 10. The ministry works in partnership with a member network of approximately 60 diverse churches and community organizations in and around the city of Paterson. Star of Hope seeks to enhance local church and organizational capacities to address pain and poverty in the truth and power of the gospel of the Lord Jesus through leadership and church development, community engagement, and resource support. Send inquiries and resumes to: Mr. Bob Wolf PO Box 442 Ridgewood, NJ 07451 Phone: (973) 742-1222 Fax: (973) 379-7734 Email: wolfesq@gmail.com http://www.denverseminary.edu/star-of-hope-ministries-inc/2008-06-23-executive-director http://www.denverseminary.edu/star-of-hope-ministries-inc/2008-06-23-executive-director http://www.sohm.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:51:06 CDT