Children & Youth Worker

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Community Services Director in conjunction with the Corps Officers, the Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the full range of programming geared toward the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of children and youth. The position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals/families, additional support workers, temporary employees, as well as church and community volunteers.

HOURS: 25 hours per week including weekends.

• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
• Agree and adhere to The Salvation Army mission, values and standards.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate programs/ministries relevant to the children and youth of the community (includes communication to leaders, acquiring resources, volunteer recruitment)
• Organize and supervise discipleship and outreach programs.
• Recruit, direct and supervise volunteers for children’s and youth programs.
• Organize and supervise programs for community and corps children on PA days and during summer holidays, March break and any other appropriate occasions.
• Recruit and register children and youth for Salvation Army provincial camping programs and other regional and divisional events.
• Follow up with children/youth who attend Salvation Army summer camp programs, including their families, in order to build relationships and establish active links with the corps and its mission and ministries.
• Works alongside CFS director in school partnerships when applicable.
• Assist the Corps Officer in the pastoral care and spiritual development of children and their families by mentoring, discipling, encouraging and modeling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviors.
• Maintain written records, logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information.
• Attend meetings of the Mission Board when appropriate/required.
• Assist with client assistance and registration for seasonal programming.
• Connect with kids and families outside of programming to aid in building trusting relationships.
• Run and maintain our weekly Toy Library program on Saturday mornings.
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of this church as part of our worshipping congregation

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of formal post-secondary/college diploma of 2 or 3 academic years in related field of study, Children/Youth.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience leading volunteers and working with children and youth programming.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficiency in a computerized environment; skilled in Social Media and Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint platforms.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• Conflict management, resolution skills, communicate effectively; strong oral/written communication skills; exhibit good listening skills, lead by example demonstrating a strong work ethic; willingness to learn and to embrace change.
• Self-motivated/disciplined, effective time management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the children and youth, and associated needs.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

• Respect for and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture and values
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate, or willing to obtain and maintain current certificate
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willing to obtain and maintain current certification
• Willingness and ability to connect with local schools and organizations to offer services and programs to children & youth.
• A valid class 5 BC driver’s licence.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training