Summary of Position

The Associate Director of Chosen Ministries is responsible for managing Mercy Hill Church’s relationships in partnership with the Chosen Ministry, prepare families as they discern and enter the adoption or foster process, implementing a robust support system for families who are or have adopted and/or fostered, and encouraging and organizing the many volunteer leaders who carry out the Chosen Ministry within Mercy Hill Church, all for the purpose of making disciples and multiplying churches.

Character:

·  Models the biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle that is expected of all Mercy Hill Church covenant members. (Eph. 4:1) 

·  Fully participates in the life of the church as an active covenant member by gathering, grouping, giving, and going. (Acts 2:42)

·  Submits to and supports the leadership of the church elders. (Heb. 13:17)

·  Demonstrates integrity in all facets of life. (Psalms 101:2, 119:1; Prov. 10:9)

·  Glorifies God with the humble use of spiritual gifts. (Rom. 12:3-8)

·  Pursues an active relationship with God through prayer and the Word. (Rom. 12:12, Col. 4:2)

·  Demonstrates an eagerness to repent and believe the gospel. (Matthew 3:8; Mark 1:15)

·  Gives regularly and generously of time, talent, and treasure to Mercy Hill Church. (Prov. 11:24-25; Matthew 6:19-21; Acts 20:35) 

·  Pursues a healthy lifestyle by treating the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20) and seeks to balance work with rest (Exodus 20:8-11; John 15:5).

Culture: Staff Distinctives

1.  We have a hunger to grow.

2.  We follow up fast.

3.  We strive for excellence.

4.  We have fun.

5.  We show honor.

6.  We know the numbers.

7.  We worship intensely.

8.  We think well.

9.  We agree to disagree.

10. We build teams.

11. We value the gathering.

12. We are pragmatic.

13. We believe big.

14. We have courage.

15. We give generously.

Competencies

1.  Interpersonal Savvy: Relating comfortably and openly with diverse groups of people.

2.  Collaborates: Builds partnerships with others to meet shared objectives.

3.  Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

4.  Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Understands personal strengths and weaknesses.

5.  Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

6.  Directs Work: Delegates tasks, organizes tasks, and removes obstacles to get work done.

7.  Communicates Effectively: Uses multi-mode communication that is prompt, clear, honoring, and professional.

8.  Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even in difficult circumstances.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Manage relationships in partnership with the Chosen Ministry.

• Communicate regularly with partner organizations like Lifeline, Seven Homes, Baptist Children’s Home, Department of Social Services, Lifesong, The Pregnancy Network, and others.
• Help vet future potential partnerships as the Chosen Ministry continues to grow.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for each of the partner organizations.

2.  Prepare families as thye discern and enter the adoption/foster process.

• Execute interest meetings – including organizing the volunteer teams, recruiting speakers, and providing responsive follow up – that build awareness and answer questions.
•  Help the Missions Director manage and disperse funds from the adoption scholarship according to policy and procedure.
• Leverage partner organizations and their resources to assist in preparing families.
• Process every interest form that is completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the Families Count Initiative.
• Assist individuals seeking to serve as Guardian ad Litem.
• Enter all information for families in process within the church’s database, keeping track of each family’s progress.

3.  Implement a robust support system for families who are or have adopted and/or fostered,

• Plan and execute events like Recharge Nights that celebrate and support families.
• Field support calls from families requesting support.
• Manage and deploy the network of ropeholders.
• Facilitate support groups for families in the Chosen Ministry.

4.  Encourage and organize the many volunteer leaders who carry out the Chosen Ministry

• Utilize volunteers within the ministry in such a way that creates a sense of ownership and investment.
• Communicate with volunteers in a clear and timely manner.
• Continually recruit and onboard new volunteers into the ministry.

5.  Miscellaneous Responsibilities

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will be required of an employee in this position. Therefore, additional duties, including but not limited to the following, may be assigned:

• Provide assistance with miscellaneous duties during the gathering, including first steps, baptisms, communion, etc.  
• Host a table or serve at Weekender and/or Vision Summit events.
• Assist in various ways with large-scale events like Christmas, Easter, Kids Week, Fall Launch, etc.

Physical Requirements: 

Essential job function: Duties [1] through [4] are designated as ADA essential functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

1.  Ability to continuously stand, sit, and/or walk.

2.  Ability to bend, climb stairs, and/or lift occasionally.

3.  Ability to lift 5 to 30 pounds occasionally.

4.  Ability to squat occasionally.

5.  Ability to communicate continuously with other people.

6.  Ability to operate computers continuously in order to complete necessary office work.  

7.  Ability to frequently comprehend physical and/or digital documents and frequently prepare physical and/or digital documents. 

Work Environment

1.  May occasionally work in temperatures above 95 degrees and below 32 degrees.

2.  May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

3.  Noise level in the environment is frequently loud.

4.  May occasionally work outdoors.

5.  May continuously work indoors within closed office spaces.

Office Hours 

Office Hours: Weekend Services, Monday-Thursday per the Staff Handbook’s specifications.

Organizational Relationship

·  Missions Director – Primary

·  Senior Director of Sending – Secondary

·  Works closely with Sending Team, Finance Team, Kids Team, Communications Team

·  No Supervision Responsibilities