Chaplain and Community Outreach Specialist

MISSION:

The mission of the YMCA of the Foothills is to organize, develop, finance, and conduct programs for an association of persons of all ages that will, by putting Christian principles into practice, enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chaplain & Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for carrying out variety of tactics and programs that are aligned with the Association’s strategic direction through community enrichment programs, services and initiatives.  The Chaplain will work effectively with the Director of Mission Advancement, serving community members and stakeholders to connect funding, special events, community outreach and advocacy opportunities for the YMCA of the Foothills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide spiritual care to members that can be pivotal to wellbeing in today’s demanding culture including monthly events.
• Work with the Director of Mission Advancement on the creation and implementation of special programming and special events for community members, including YLive-virtual messages of faith, Caregivers Night Out, Hearts For Siblings and other community outreach programs.
• Participate in the Foothills corridor Clergy Council as a representative of the YMCA of the Foothills.
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with community outreach events.
• Promote the Y, initiatives, programs, and benefits and activities that serve the Mission Advancement Department strategies and goals.
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, emergencies, dress guidelines, and cleanliness standards.
• Recognize, understand, and report any signs and/or symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
• Act as representative of the YMCA of the Foothills at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Advancing our Mission & Cause:

• Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

Building Relationships:

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

Leading Operations:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Developing & Inspiring People:

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a related area preferred.  HS Diploma required
• Minimum (3) years experience with member development/communication, community outreach and chaplain services or advanced theological education and training
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Must be able to model the core values; Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty
• Demonstrate success developing corporate and private foundation grant proposals;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong sense of teamwork and commitment to achieving department goals and advancing organization mission;
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a related area preferred.  HS Diploma required
• Minimum (3) years experience with member development/communication, community outreach and chaplain services or advanced theological education and training
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Must be able to model the core values; Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty
• Demonstrate success developing corporate and private foundation grant proposals;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong sense of teamwork and commitment to achieving department goals and advancing organization mission;
• Valid Driver License
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.