Children & Youth Ministries Worker - Temporary

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Victoria; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility at work

Health benefits

Paid vacation

RRSPs

Career development

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Children/Youth Ministry Worker to coordinate activities for youth involvement in church and community settings. You will help develop programs, supervise volunteers, and support discipleship and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities include mentoring youth, planning worship and outreach, and coordinating with church staff while maintaining safety and records. A high school diploma and CPIC background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus up to 6 months of specialized courses.
• Must be able to undergo background checks (CPIC) and screening.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and disciple youth, plan and lead worship and outreach activities.
• Coordinate programs, recruit and train volunteer leaders.
• Pray with youth and families to support faith development.
• Maintain records and reports of activities and outcomes.

Skills

Youth leadership

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose summary: The Children/Youth Ministry Worker coordinates activities associated with discipleship and outreach ministries to youth from the Church and the local community.

Accountabilities

• Contributes to the spiritual development of the youth in the church by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modelling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours.
• Coordinates, plans, implements, maintains and assists in the evaluation of programs/ministries relevant to the youth of the church and the community at large; may plan and conduct creative worship services, evangelistic outreach, care programs (including on-going visitation), and Bible studies as applicable.
• Prays with and or leads youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
• May develop and implement appropriate leadership development programs for youth and those involved in youth leadership; recruits, orients and trains volunteer leaders.
• Works in cooperation and consultation with the church’s administrative and pastoral care givers in corporate problem-solving for the benefit of the church and individuals.
• Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Interacts with community partners and resources to provide services to youth; may include participation on community committees.
• Maintains written records / logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• The incumbent’s work environment is typically at Church, in community centres, camps, homes, schools and restaurants.
• Dealing with angry/upset youth and parents.
• Irregular hours (e.g. late nights, on-call).
• Verbal abuse.
• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
• Physical attacks by others.
• Exposure to infectious diseases.
• Moving objects.
• Risk of sport related injuries.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to 6 months.
• NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Experience and Knowledge: The successful applicant will hold/have: Youth leadership training, Biblical studies Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, experience working with children and youth.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
• Skills and Capabilities: The performance of the job requires frequent set-up and clean up for activities, participating in sports activities, keyboarding, and occasionally transporting youth and standing. The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds. The performance of the job requires attention when teaching, giving advice/peer support, studying and planning and development.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.28 to $26.60 with a maximum of $31.92. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Benefits

• potential to experience flexibility at work
• receive health and dental benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s
• expand our skills and advance our careers

Company Culture

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.