New Horizons Youth Ministries - Escuela Caribe

  Dominican Republic

Jarabacoa

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years

Description:
* Group leader (1 male): Position entails providing leadership, supervision, and relationship development as a "big brother/sister", in a Christian boarding school environment. Position entails a "living in" work situation in a student residence, approximately 10 students per residence, on a full-time basis. The position works in relation to a Housefather and Housemother. Academic degree not required but preferred. Qualified candidates need to be 21 years of age or older and possess a strong desire to work in youth ministry. Currently opening.

* Housefather (1 positions): Position entails providing leadership, supervision, and relationship development in a Christian boarding school environment. Position entails a "living in" work situation in a student residence, approximately 10 students per residence, on a full-time basis. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required for this position. Qualified candidates need to be 21 years of age or older and possess a strong desire to work in youth ministry. Position is currently open.

* Housemother (1 positions): Position entails providing emotional support and nurturing, relationship development, and meal planning/preparation in a Christian boarding school environment. Position entails a "living in" work situation in a student residence, approximately 10 students per residence. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required for this position. Qualified candidates need to be 21 years of age or older and possess a strong desire to work in youth ministry. Position is currently open.

* Counselor (1 position): This position entails counseling 15 teenagers per week for 50-minute sessions. The counselor would also keep counseling notes on each individual session, as well as lead up to three groups per week, which would be focused on the issues of today's teens. The counselor is also an advocate for the student and would work with the student when issues arise. Counselors are also asked to work as relief staff in the student residences as needed. An appropriate degree is required. Position is filled.

* Information Services Manager (1 position): The Information Services Manager (ISM) position consists of several broad areas of technical knowledge. A candidate for this position should be able to help staff with computer issues, and technical questions that arise from day to day as well as install and update computer software, maintain the file servers, and manage user accounts for staff and students. Knowledge of wireless systems is also very important. Netware/Novell experience would be extremely beneficial but not required. A knowledge of Windows XP Professional/Vista administration would also be useful. This position while primary and essential is normally half-time.   Hence the person who takes the position will be asked to undertake other flexible responsibilities depending on their talents and abilities. Possibilities include education (subject or vocational technical or agri-science teacher) Counselor, Maintenance, Support Youth Care Worker, Administrative Assistant, etc.

Highlights: Escuela Caribe is a Christian therapeutic school consisting of 16 buildings on more than 30 acres located on a mountainside in the central highlands of the Dominican Republic. Nestled amongst majestic pine and palm trees, Escuela Caribe sits below the town of Jarabacoa (Har-a-ba-ca). It is here on this Caribbean island of Hispaniola (the land of Columbus) that one will find a little of Old Spain. Amid wide, palm-fringed beaches, rice paddies, and majestic mountains live a handsome, gentle people who love and welcome Americans.

The unique combination of experiences provided at Escuela Caribe has a most profound impact. Because of the places they have been, the things they have done, and the persons they have become, students begin to view themselves much more positively. As their self-esteem rises, their goals change. Because students have achieved significantly at the all important moral, academic, and social levels, they return to the States with new skills, high hopes, and raised potential.

Qualifications: The qualifications necessary for our various opportunities varies. Our basic qualifications are that participants are willing to serve our Lord and be a daily witness to others. We also ask that they be willing to hold others accountable to the Word, this includes students and peers.

Cost in US$: please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is someone with a servant heart. He/she is willing to daily model Christ's life for the students of our schools and summer programs. Our students range in age from 12 to 19. Our typical paid positions are: housefather, housemother, groupleader, case manager/counselor, and teacher. There are other support positions and unpaid or internship positions.

Age Range: 21+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

New Horizons Youth Ministries's Mission Statement: It is the mission of New Horizons Youth Ministry to help struggling youth transform into healthy Christian adults.

Year Founded: 1971