Children & Youth Ministries Worker - Temporary

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…