Applewood United Church

Located in beautiful Mississauga Ontario, is looking for a compassionate, caring individual who wants to be an integral part of a Health and Wellness team.  The team is committed to making a difference in people’s lives through an inclusive Christian community. 

The church ministry has an opening for a

Parish Nurse (RegN)

This part-time position will commence in September 2010.  The successful applicant will work 10 hours per week and will assume responsibility for providing care of the whole person – body, mind and spirit. He/she will work closely with other church staff, most often the ordained minister.

The successful applicant will have the minimum qualification of Registered Nurse and hold a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge base of geriatric, pediatric, acute care and mental health nursing.  He/she will illustrate strong leadership skills and demonstrate a passion and commitment for a health ministry.

The successful applicant will be proficient in the use of computers for the purposes of report writing and presentations.

Interested applicants are to respond by July 15.  A letter of application and a full resume, including three professional references, should be sent to:

Mr. Robert McCleary,
Chairperson,
Health and Wellness Team,
Applewood United Church,
2067 Stanfield Road,
Mississauga, Ontario.
L4Y 1R4
905 - 277 - 4162
or e-mailed to
parishnurse@applewoodunited.ca

St. James United Church
Waterdown

 Position Description
Youth Leader

St. James United is a growing church, offering two worship services Sunday morning -- a contemporary and a traditional service -- providing 2 different opportunities for the congregation to worship God.  We are in need of someone who will develop and lead Youth ministries, including a Sunday morning program and mid-week Youth Groups.  We are looking for someone who has a passion for youth and enjoys doing what youth like to do.

Job Title:                                Youth Leader

Reports To:                            Minister; Christian Development Team
Accountable To:                     Ministry & Personnel Team

Interacts With:                      

Youth and their Parents/Caregivers of the Congregation
Youth of the community
Worship Team                                       
Other St. James staff

Position Description:

1. Work with youth in developing a Youth Program that promotes fun and faith in Jesus!
2. Help develop and grow the Youth program by reaching out into the community and engaging kids from outside the church.
3. Be present each Sunday, developing relationships with Youth.
4. Offer Youth classes Sunday morning for Jr. and Sr.  Youth and a midweek youth group for Jr. and Sr. Youth, with possible overlap time.
5. Encourage and work with volunteers to assist in Youth classes and Youth groups.
6. Develop and lead a Confirmation class once per year, as needed.
7. Coordinate and oversee special youth events.
8. Organize occasional “music times” for Youth.
9. Meet with ministerial staff of the church and lay leadership regularly.
10. Encourage the children of the Breakfast Club of BLAST to transition into the Junior Youth Program.

Time Required:

The position is available August 15, 2010 (with the start date being negotiable). The hours are 12 hours per week for 10 months.  This is a paid position. There are three weeks holidays (dates to be decided on with Minister and the CD team).

Qualifications & Special Skills:

Personal faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ; genuine caring for youth; works well as part of a team; has gifts and talents in connecting with people and developing relationships; has some musical skills; has a passion for connecting with youth and engaging youth.  Successful candidate will require a valid and clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Interested candidates should e-mail resume to Ken & Caroll Collins at:  collins@ispnet.ca

St. James United Church
Waterdown

Position Description
The face of BLAST (Bible Learning and Some Things!)

St. James United is a growing church, offering two worship services Sunday morning -- a contemporary and a traditional service -- providing 2 different opportunities for the congregation to worship God.  We are in need of someone who will coordinate Children’s ministries (preschool to approximately grade 6) including a Sunday School Program (known as “BLAST”), special events and an annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) program.  We are looking for someone who has a passion for children and enjoys doing what kids like to do – our objective is to find the ‘face of BLAST’ – someone who by example makes church fun and learning about Jesus  natural … “a VBS feel on a weekly basis!” 

Job Title:                             Coordinator of Children’s Ministries – The face of BLAST!

Reports To:                         Minister; Christian Development (CD) Team

Accountable To:                  Ministry & Personnel Team

Interacts With:                    

Current BLAST Coordinators and teachers
Children and their Parents/Caregivers of the Congregation
Worship Team                                      
Other St. James staff

Position Description:

1. Provide support, coordination and active teaching, and mentorship for BLAST volunteers.
2. Be present each Sunday, sitting with children during story times or singing, some weeks actively teaching and some in combination – being visible to all children and their parents.  Pray with children, rotating to different groups and times.
3. Assist in the selection of exciting curriculum as needed.
4. Ensure weekly packages are prepared for all BLAST volunteers, including a Bible story that can be used in our Nursery (infants and toddlers).
5. Work with current volunteers, ensuring support and assistance as needed.
6. Develop and maintain schedule for BLAST volunteers.  Keep in contact with BLAST volunteers.
7. Coordinate and oversee special events at times other than Sunday morning.
8. Organize occasional “music times” for children.
9. Meet with ministerial staff of the church and lay leadership regularly.
10. Summer – coordinate and assist in a summer BLAST program.  (Note: There is only one “blended” worship service in the summer).
11. Summer of 2010: assist volunteers with Vacation Bible School, including being present for the week of VBS.  Summer of 2011: offer hands on leadership, coordination and support for the 2011 VBS program.

Time Required:

The position is available August 1, 2010, with the start date being negotiable.  The hours are 6 hours per week for 13 months, ending August 31, 2011.  This is a paid position.  This position offers four weeks holidays (dates to be decided with CD, Minister and existing coordinators).

Qualifications & Special Skills:

Personal faith in and commitment to Jesus Christ; genuine caring for children; comfortable, and enjoys working, with children; works well as part of a team; has gifts and talents in connecting with people, in organizational skills and music; has a passion for connecting with children and engaging children and their parents.  Successful candidate will require a valid and clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Interested candidates should e-mail resume to Ken & Caroll Collins at:  collins@ispnet.ca

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