Job Objective:Assist in the supervision, direction, and spiritual guidance to the youth in the corps programming.
Provide a safe and secure environment for all program participants.
Essential Functions:
Oversee and implement youth programs
Provide referrals to appropriate agencies/services when further assistance is needed
Encourage youth in all areas including Salvation Army religious training (e.
g.
, Sunday School)
Work cooperatively and jointly with staff, program participants and outside agencies to provide high quality programming
Serve as liaison between youth and other organizations/agencies
Promote the spiritual dimension of The Salvation Army, emphasizing the importance of Christian influence and evangelism in all Salvation Army ministries, including delivery of program services in contemporary settings
Represent The Salvation Army's purpose, philosophy and function to the community
Serve as driver when needed in program support services, i.
e.
, food pickups, seasonal responsibilities related to Christmas fund-raising, including bell ringing and other duties as assigned
Maintain attendance records for youth program participants and visitors
Maintain confidentiality of records and information
Assist in the orderliness of program space and equipment
Maintain program equipment and supplies inventory
Other duties as directed to possibly include platform ministry, including preaching, in the future
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum high School diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:One-year youth related program experience preferred
Age: Must be at least 18 years old
Certifications/Licenses:
CPR / AED for the professional rescuer certification preferred
First Aid Certification preferred
Must complete all initial in-service training
Skills/Abilities:
Teach, encourage, and mentor
Work effectively with diverse populations
Knowledge of child and youth development, understanding of age-appropriate activities
Ability to foster healthy relationships with children
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Ability to develop and implement programming as directed
Supportive of administrative and program objectives
Must be reliable, flexible, encouraging, humble, and teachable
Must act with integrity and compassion to be a positive role model
Must have a positive and cooperative attitude in dealing with other staff members
Supervisory Responsibility:None
Physical Requirements:Include actively participating in activities with children, standing for long periods of time; walking, running, bending, reaching; lift up to 25 lbs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel: Travel to program conferences outside of Kansas City, MO area up to 2 times per year; at least one conference requires an overnight stay.
Travel to youth functions up to 3 times per year.
Local travel as required to conduct official business.
Driving:Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army on Salvation Army business.
Working Conditions:Work is performed in a typical office, classroom and community center environment; weekend and evening work required.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requirements:
Part Time-15 Hours