Community Ministries Youth Worker

The Salvation Army; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization dedicated to community service is seeking a passionate Community Ministries Youth Worker. In this role, you'll provide holistic support to youth programs, fostering relationships and creating meaningful experiences for participants. You'll have the opportunity to lead activities, assist families in need, and promote community engagement. This part-time position offers a chance to make a real difference while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a team that believes in hope, service, and dignity, and help transform lives in your community.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

RRSP Contributions

Flexible Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enjoys interacting with diverse participants and leading activities.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check and complete Abuse Prevention Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and leadership for community-based youth programs.
• Plan and lead activities for camper orientation and follow-up events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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Community Ministries Youth Worker

Apply remote type Onsite locations Abbotsford, BC time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 18, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101594

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 Community Ministries Youth Worker provides holistic support and leadership to a limited range of community-based youth programs in accordance with Salvation Army mission, values and standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to The Salvation Army
• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Provide spiritual guidance and use every opportunity to pray with and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with program participants, staff and volunteers, endeavoring to assimilate them into the Body of Christ, as appropriate (including linking participants to the church family and church programs where possible)
• Promote community-based programs internally and externally as required
• Foster positive relationships with participants, volunteers, staff, ministry partners and community agencies
• Participate in program strategy development
• Assist in the development and implementation of community-based summer and fall programs to make a positive impact on the community (may include, but not limited to Play Café, Just Show Up, Children and Youth program initiatives, Brave, Summer Chill Zone, Backpack program etc.)
• Attend two weeklong children’s camps as a Camp Leader at Camp Sunrise (Holiday Camp C: July 21 – 25 and Teen Camp: August 5 – 8) and assist the Community Ministries Coordinator with planning and logistics, and the supervision of campers going from Abbotsford to Camp Sunrise on the Sunshine Coast and returning home.
• Plan and lead activities for camper orientation events and post camp follow-up celebration events
• Perform various administrative duties which include documentation, camper registration, tracking statistics and assisting other program staff/volunteers as needed.

• Ensure participant safety, and create a positive and welcoming environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education requirements:

Applicants must state that he/she meets the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program participant criteria.

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years old. The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period. International students are not eligible participants. .

Applicants must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check and complete Abuse Prevention Training. Applicants should genuinely enjoy interacting with others and leading activities for a diverse range of participants to create meaningful experiences, possess excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, possess basic computer skills, and be able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision.

Additional Qualifications:

• Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED certification
• Ability to maintain a high degree of enthusiasm and personal motivation
• Experience planning and leading group activities (games, sports, crafts, etc.)
• Experience working with children with behaviour & cognitive challenges an asset

Term Summer Job – position #1

35 hours/week

8 weeks

Term Summer Job – position #2

35 hours/week

11 weeks

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $23.13 to $28.91 with a maximum of $34.70.

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.

About Us

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.