Assist the Children’s Program Coordinator in planning and implementing a high-quality, Christ-centered program that specifically targets the basic and spiritual needs of preschool, elementary, and adolescent children and their families.

• Regularly seeks God’s direction and provision for increasing the impact of the Children’s
• Able to respond effectively to physical and emotional needs of children of varying ages
• Consistently assists the Children’s Program Coordinator in leading the volunteers to create and develop a loving, nurturing environment where children of all ages feel safe
• Physically present in the classroom overseeing & leading the program 90% of the working hours
• Work with the Children’s Program Coordinator & the volunteer team to create individual parenting plans and help provide moms with educational support and guidance to meet the physical, social, emotional, and educational needs of their children
• Weekly partner with the Children’s Program Coordinator and the volunteers to plan, communicate & implement activities that support the developmental & spiritual growth of the children
• Create & update weekly calendars that communicate weekly curriculum plans
• Assist the Children’s Program Coordinator with child intake paperwork as assigned
• Interact and connect with mothers on a regular basis to build trust and identify the needs of mom & children
• Assist in coaching and supporting mom in parenting skills/tools
• Continue to grow in, model, and teach biblical parenting practices through the style of Trust-Based Relational Intervention to residents and volunteers
• Partner with community resources, volunteers, and staff in successfully planning & implementing holiday parties, school breaks, summer programs, and camp experiences

• Communicate with the Children’s Program Coordinator & other treatment team members about experiences & conversations with residents and volunteers through emails & voicemail
• All concerns or issues regarding staff, residents, and program pieces communicated with the Children’s Program Coordinator in the weekly meetings
• When conflicts arise among Children’s Program volunteers & staff, model & encourage biblical & peacemaker principles for conflict resolution by encouraging others to speak with persons they have conflict with first
• Partner with the Children’s Program Coordinator and volunteers to oversee and implement daily cleaning & organizational needs in the classrooms and the outside spaces designated for children
• Collaborate with the volunteers to plan & implement weekly cleaning & restocking of resources in the classrooms
• Weekly communicates with volunteers & staff about plans made in the Children’s Program
• Assist the Children’s Program Coordinator in planning staffing needs with Volunteer & Associate Staff
• Regularly reacquaints oneself with the policies & procedures of the program to ensure that interactions with residents, volunteers, and community resources are true to the mission of the ministry

• Committed Christian, able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill. Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ in accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith
• Strong Interpersonal skills - exercise compassion and discernment while modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ
• Able and willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, standards and ministry objectives of Union Gospel Mission
• Computer literate (Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Browser, Waypoint, UKG Ready HR); able to complete documents, reports and accurately record information
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and instructional
• Must have a teachable spirit and the ability to multi-task, listen, and make sound decisions in alignment with UGM’s purpose
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Minimum three years of sobriety, if in recovery
• Insightful, trustworthy, honest, reliable, model appropriate boundaries and strong work ethic
• Valid Washington state driver’s license– required
• CPR/First Aid certification – required
• Yearly TB clearance – required
• Criminal background check clearance – required

• Work primarily takes place indoors, with the possibility of 1-2 hours outdoors with kids when the weather permits. Summer hours may require 2-3 hours daily outside – frequently
• The position involves sitting at a desk or in meetings – occasionally
• The position involves spending a few nights a year at our UGM camp or other facility for staff retreats, & CWC House camps. - occasionally
• Classroom time requires the willingness & ability to sit on the floor, lift children onto a variety of items (including into cribs & onto a changing table), sitting, standing, and the ability to model & participate in child related play and activities of all ages & development levels. – continuously
• Driving to secondary locations for meetings - occasionally
• Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness – continuously
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis – frequently
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly – continuously

• Computer (Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Browser, Waypoint, UKG Ready HR), Copier/printer, Phone, Fax

• A.A. or better in Child Development & experience with at risk kids
• 2 year’s prior related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission;
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Core Values upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

of Benefits

• Two hundred and eight hours paid time off per year to include 6 major holidays. (160 hours of PTO for Full-Time)