Special Needs Coordinator

Overview

Description

At Long Hollow, our distinctives shape how we operate and define our culture. We dream big and trust God's leading (Imagine What Could Be Over What Is), prioritize caring for people in need (Run Toward the Hurting), embrace creativity and joy (Keep it Fun, Keep it Fresh), and prepare well while staying flexible for where God moves (Plan, But Let God Call the Shots).

Working at Long Hollow is more than a job. It's a calling to contribute to a larger purpose. Our team is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. We work hard, stay committed to spiritual growth, foster a life-giving team environment, and serve with humility, always prioritizing people over processes.

Who We Are

At Long Hollow, our distinctives shape how we operate and define our culture. We dream big and trust God's leading (Imagine What Could Be Over What Is), prioritize caring for people in need (Run Toward the Hurting), embrace creativity and joy (Keep it Fun, Keep it Fresh), and prepare well while staying flexible for where God moves (Plan, But Let God Call the Shots).

Working at Long Hollow is more than a job. It's a calling to contribute to a larger purpose. Our team is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. We work hard, stay committed to spiritual growth, foster a life-giving team environment, and serve with humility, always prioritizing people over processes.

• Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Demonstrates integrity and professional conduct in all interactions
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment
• Exhibits patience, care, and respect when working with other staff and church members
• Maintains a positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment

What You ll Do

• Recruit, train & develop volunteers to minister to families with special needs
• Oversee and modify curriculum to meet the needs of children and students with special needs
• Meet with families in the church to develop individualized care plans to best meet the needs of families with special needs
• Collaborate with the Family Ministry Team to create inclusive environments and experiences for people with a variety of ability levels. I.e. create inclusive small group experiences and camp experiences
• Work with the age level ministers to coordinate and develop transition plans for children entering student ministry
• Work with the Family Ministry team to integrate a three-tiered approach to special needs ministry including a peer-buddy system, a one-on-one support for children/students with special needs, and unique sensory environments
• Develop strong relationships with families with special needs both inside and outside of church to help every family encounter Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him at Long Hollow
• Create resources for classrooms leaders to aid in the care, instruction and discipleship of children + students including but not limited to: visual schedules, first-then charts, sensory bins, communication devices, etc.
• Prepare the physical sensory classrooms and physical environments to be inclusive spaces (i.e. cleaning and set up of sensory classroom, ensuring that visual schedules are in place, preparing headphones and sensory backpacks in large group environments)
• Provide ongoing training and education to the Family Ministry Staff on current best practices for special needs ministry
• Assist the paid childcare coordinator to develop best practices and meet the needs of children with special needs who attend childcare events

• Is a Christ follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior.
• Bachelor’s Degree in special education, ministry, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with families with special needs
• Able to work 40 hours a week including Sunday morning, Wednesday evening and special events. Some events may require additional hours.
• Possesses basic knowledge of Mac applications, as well as, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Is a team player and driven to serve others
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is humble,…