Special Needs Coordinator

Cornerstone Church; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Church is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee its Special Needs Ministry across campuses, ensuring inclusive environments for children and students. The role emphasizes recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers while aligning with the church's mission.

The position requires strong communication, team-building, and the ability to staff engaging programs that welcome individuals with special needs into NextGen activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or relevant experience.
• Relevant ministry/work experience required.
• Ministry or volunteer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the special needs ministry at Cornerstone campuses.
• Develop, maintain, and staff environments that support the unique needs of children and students with special needs.
• Manage a growth-oriented ministry with goals that align with the mission and vision of the church.
• Educate volunteer leaders in NextGen Ministries and church-wide teams on inclusion of individuals with special needs.
• Recruit, process, and train volunteer teams to support families' needs.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team development

Professional development

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose

To help Cornerstone Church live out its mission of “Helping People Know Jesus and Make Him Known” by ensuring consistent, meaningful programming and experiences through Special Needs Ministry and NextGen events across all campuses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the special needs ministry at Cornerstone campuses.
• Develop, maintain, and staff environments that support the unique needs of children and students with special needs.
• Manage a growth-oriented ministry with goals that align with the mission and vision of the church.

Develop Special Needs Leaders

• Educate volunteer leaders in NextGen Ministries and church-wide teams on the importance of individuals with special needs and how to effectively include them in our ministries.
• Work with NextGen volunteers and ministry leaders to identify and serve individuals with special needs.
• Present during ministry times to support the special needs volunteer team, connect with families, and help new families assimilate.
• Recruit, process, and train volunteer teams to support our special needs families’ unique needs.
• Build a team that enables all individuals with special needs to participate in NextGen programming at age-specific services and events.

Personal Expectations

• Must know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Must be willing to become a regular attendee of Cornerstone Church.
• Willing to commit to supporting God’s work at Cornerstone through prayer, Bible study and generosity.
• Passion for God, families, kids and students.
• Terrific people skills with an ability to inspire volunteer leaders.
• Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Work with Internal/External Partners

• Collaborate with NextGen team, both kids and students.
• Participate in weekly NextGen staff meetings
• Participate in weekly staff prayer meetings and regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Participate in events & represent Cornerstone externally as needed.

Attributes, Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Calm under pressure and able to make quick decisions.
• Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented and flexible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable building teams and developing talent (staff and volunteers).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated, diligent, and thinks about the next step and opportunity
• Points out contributions of others, shares credit, and emphasizes team over self
• Has the ability to manage teams of staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Uses good judgement in group dynamics and understands the impact of words and actions
• Prompt, courteous, respectful, helpful, and appropriate
• Demonstrates responsibility and uses accountable communication
• Honest and adheres to moral and ethical principles
• Trustworthy
• Competently communicates across gender, race, class and cultural spectrums

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or relevant experience
• Relevant ministry/work experience
• Ministry or volunteer experience required