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Special Needs Coordinator

HIGHLAND MEADOWS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Haslet, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Special Needs Coordinator
Campus: North Fort Worth
Department: Children
Campus Report: Associate Campus Pastor
Department Report: Special Needs Ministry Director
Status: Non-exempt, Part-time
Supervisory Role: No
Date Updated: 8/14/2026
Objective:
Coordinates and supports special needs inclusion across Kids, Students, and Adults ministries at the North Fort Worth campus, ensuring families with disabilities experience a welcoming, supported church environment.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Serve as primary point of contact for special needs families across all age ministries at the campus
  • Conduct intake conversations with new families to understand each individual's needs and assist Central Special Need's Director in creating and implementing care/support plans
  • Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for kid's and student's environments
  • Coordinate sensory-friendly spaces or accommodations for weekend services and events
  • Partner with Kids and Students ministry leaders to ensure classroom/small group environments are inclusive
  • Support adult ministry leaders in identifying accommodations for adults with disabilities (worship environment, small groups, serving opportunities)
  • Maintain communication with families regarding accommodations, schedule changes, or concerns
  • Track volunteer training completion and accommodation plans in Rock

Work Schedule:
  • 15 hours / week, Office Hours TBD by employee and Associate Campus Pastor

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred or working towards a bachelor's degree

Experience:
  • 1 to 3 years of practical experience working with children, students, or adults with special needs (such as Autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences)

Soft Skills:
  • Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and a close consistent walk with Him
  • Embrace a vibrant vision for Special Need's Ministry consistent with Compass' mission statement
  • Heart for special needs families and inclusive ministry; personal or professional experience with disabilities preferred
  • Strong relational and communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple ministry areas and age groups
  • Demonstrated ability to build and develop teams
  • Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with basic data entry
  • Demonstrate strong conflict management and public relation skills
  • Demonstrated flexibility and calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations
  • Must believe and embody the following statements: fun is spiritual, servants are leaders and people matter to God

Additional Requirements:
  • Background check and child protection training required upon hire

Requirements of Compass Staff:
  • Must have a servant's heart for ministry, serving with a positive attitude and spirit
  • Must be of moral and spiritual integrity in all areas of your walk and life
  • Every staff member is expected to fully engage in the ministry of the church. This includes attending a weekend service and tithing.

We consider ministry readiness, and an individual's capacity to represent Compass Church's beliefs, during the selection process for all positions.
Each member of the Compass Church team takes a "how can I help" approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support permeate our culture. There is no task below a team member at Compass. If we see something that needs to be done, we do it!
All applicants MUST apply at compass.church/employment.

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