Young Dads Ministry Worker - Oshawa

Are you passionate about seeing pregnant and parenting youth experience wholeness and transformation? Our Young Parents program, a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited (TYFC), is hiring a Young Dads Ministry Worker in Oshawa.

About Young Parents

Young Parents is a specialized initiative of Youth Unlimited and exists to encourage, equip, and empower pregnant and parenting youth, ages 15-25. We believe in the potential of every young parent to become a transformative presence in their homes and communities. We do this by offering weekly programs and one-to-one mentorship, as well as advocacy and emergency care. Our Young Parents program started 26 years ago as an outreach to teen moms. In the past 10 years, it has included support for young dads. We are hoping to expand our reach to young dads in the Oshawa area to provide custom-built programming relevant to their unique needs.

The Young Dads Ministry Worker will work alongside the existing Young Parents team to develop and oversee the Young Dads program in Oshawa, which includes providing practical support and life skills training, as well as emotional and spiritual support through group programming and one-to-one mentorship. This position would include leading volunteers and engaging neighbourhood churches and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead, develop and supervise program for young dads in Oshawa
2. Provide spiritual mentoring, teaching, and whole-person care and development for participants
3. Recruit and oversee staff and volunteers in Young Dads programming
4. Care for the personal and spiritual well-being of staff and volunteers in Young Dads programming
5. Network with community partners and churches to effectively run and resource programs
6. Work collaboratively with the Young Parents team to plan and implement curriculum for the program
7. Participate in Young Parents team meetings, trainings, and fundraisers

Requirements:

1. 3+ years related experience in a similar leadership role
2. Strong personal spiritual vitality and commitment to Jesus Christ
3. Compassionate heart toward young dads, their children and families
4. Excellent leadership and organizational skills
5. Team player with an entrepreneurial mindset
6. Confidence in relational ministry
7. Active participation in a local church body
8. Related experience with youth experiencing marginalization, trauma, mental health challenges

This is a part-time position (20-22 hours/week). The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team.

To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) your heart for youth (particularly young dads) and (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)

If you have any further questions, please contact David at dannesley@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1229, ext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.