Pastor jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Youth Pastor at Childhelp in Lignum, VA, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus! ($500 after 3 months of successful employment and $500 after 6 months of successful employment.

What you’ll do:

The Youth Pastor will provide a spiritually nurturing environment and a welcoming atmosphere developing relationships with our residential children ages of 5-14 years old. The Youth Pastor shall provide Christian based, non-denominational teaching, support, and ministering to the children served at the VA Childhelp facility based off of doctrinal Biblical teaching and also offer support for children of other faiths and beliefs. Meets residents, families, and stakeholders at the point of their need by listening and developing partnerships with facility leaders, stakeholders, and community resources. Childhelp is seeking a passionate and dedicated pastor to spearhead our youth ministry. The Youth Pastor will work within the mission and vision of Childhelp by leading a Youth Ministry aligned with our philosophy of meeting the Spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. The Youth Pastor will lead a Biblically robust and relevant youth ministry. This position reports to the Program Director and does not have direct reports. Assists with core competencies, best practices, and quality of care. This position is a full-time position which requires a flexible schedule providing Sunday Service and other activities throughout the week, both day and evening.

Minimum requirements:

B.A. or B.S. Degree in related field preferred or qualified by specific educational training/experience in the ministry field.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.

Be at least 21 years of age.

To be considered, you should:

Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

Have a desire to work with youth.

Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Weekends required.

The Perks:

Flexible work week

Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.

Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

Free Meals on shift.

Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 55 programs in 16 states!

Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)