Child & Youth Outreach Associate
About the role
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: This position seeks to cultivate relationships with youth and children in the Burnaby area to develop a sense of community connection, provide supportive programs for the community, and create invitational opportunities to both the gospel and the Salvation Army faith community at CHT. It also lends administrative support to youth & volunteers as needed.
Accountabilities
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below: Community Outreach Plans and gives oversight to child/youth related special events serving the community. (e.g. Camp reunions, seasonal events, messy church etc.) Oversees weekly program groups connecting kids/youth to CHT. Creates safe and friendly spaces where the message of Jesus can be shared with others.
Camping Ministries
Serves as a point person to help connect kids to TSA camping opportunities. Provides promotional material & help process applications and subsidy for camping. Cultivate ongoing connections with families connected to summer camp to create opportunities for participation in other relevant programming opportunities.
Community Networking
Connect with local schools, churches and community service providers related to youth & children to assist in creating programs that compliment and fill gaps of service in the community. Establish and maintain communication with community networks to promote programs, make connections between youth and service providers, and have an awareness of emerging community needs.
Curriculum Prep and Teaching
Plans and gives oversight to the weekly Kids Ministry programming Co-ordinate teacher schedules and manage curriculum distribution for each age group.
Administration
Oversees management of budget. Maintains and frequently updates contact lists and statistics for kids programming. Participates in staff/corps/divisional meetings as required. Maintains ongoing communication with youth and parents via email, phone, social media. Assists with the procurement of grants & funding related to youth & child services. Ensures the cleanliness and quality of kids min spaces by regularly surveying for health and safety risks making minor adjustments as needed and reporting more significant concerns to supervisor.
Volunteer Oversight
Identify, recruit, and give leadership to a team of volunteer kids min. leaders who teach children, engage them in service opportunities, and facilitate community outreach. Assist with the maintenance of volunteer records in Salesforce. Takes responsibility to ensure volunteers understand and represent both biblical & Salvation Army mission & values in the capacities they give leadership. Leads volunteer training and onboards new volunteers ensuring adherence to TSA abuse & safety policies for work with vulnerable sectors.
Community Life
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of Cariboo Hill Temple as part of the worshipping congregation and will model and encourage kids participation in the worship experience. The successful candidate will be able to confidently teach the bible, pray with others, and introduce both kids and their families to Jesus as opportunity arises.
Other job-related duties as assigned
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Working Conditions
Working environment is typically in the church, church office, or local community in generally agreeable conditions. Potential for home visitation or visiting families in a community setting. Rare travel and occasional scheduled overtime may be associated with this position. The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education, Experience, AND Qualifications
Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications
Completion of High School diploma.
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience working with children & youth.
Valid Drivers License required
Bus License (or willingness to acquire) an asset Competence in communication on major social media platforms Comfortable learning and working with Microsoft office platforms Experience with camping programs an asset Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered Skills and Capabilities: The incumbent will have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Strong classroom management skills with a love of kids/youth. Demonstrates a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus including growing knowledge of scripture and evidence of growing spiritual maturity.
Teachable, flexible and adaptable
Strong understanding and identification with The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values. Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public. 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.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
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Child & Youth Outreach Associate
About the role
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: This position seeks to cultivate relationships with youth and children in the Burnaby area to develop a sense of community connection, provide supportive programs for the community, and create invitational opportunities to both the gospel and the Salvation Army faith community at CHT. It also lends administrative support to youth & volunteers as needed.
Accountabilities
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below: Community Outreach Plans and gives oversight to child/youth related special events serving the community. (e.g. Camp reunions, seasonal events, messy church etc.) Oversees weekly program groups connecting kids/youth to CHT. Creates safe and friendly spaces where the message of Jesus can be shared with others.
Camping Ministries
Serves as a point person to help connect kids to TSA camping opportunities. Provides promotional material & help process applications and subsidy for camping. Cultivate ongoing connections with families connected to summer camp to create opportunities for participation in other relevant programming opportunities.
Community Networking
Connect with local schools, churches and community service providers related to youth & children to assist in creating programs that compliment and fill gaps of service in the community. Establish and maintain communication with community networks to promote programs, make connections between youth and service providers, and have an awareness of emerging community needs.
Curriculum Prep and Teaching
Plans and gives oversight to the weekly Kids Ministry programming Co-ordinate teacher schedules and manage curriculum distribution for each age group.
Administration
Oversees management of budget. Maintains and frequently updates contact lists and statistics for kids programming. Participates in staff/corps/divisional meetings as required. Maintains ongoing communication with youth and parents via email, phone, social media. Assists with the procurement of grants & funding related to youth & child services. Ensures the cleanliness and quality of kids min spaces by regularly surveying for health and safety risks making minor adjustments as needed and reporting more significant concerns to supervisor.
Volunteer Oversight
Identify, recruit, and give leadership to a team of volunteer kids min. leaders who teach children, engage them in service opportunities, and facilitate community outreach. Assist with the maintenance of volunteer records in Salesforce. Takes responsibility to ensure volunteers understand and represent both biblical & Salvation Army mission & values in the capacities they give leadership. Leads volunteer training and onboards new volunteers ensuring adherence to TSA abuse & safety policies for work with vulnerable sectors.
Community Life
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of Cariboo Hill Temple as part of the worshipping congregation and will model and encourage kids participation in the worship experience. The successful candidate will be able to confidently teach the bible, pray with others, and introduce both kids and their families to Jesus as opportunity arises.
Other job-related duties as assigned
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Working Conditions
Working environment is typically in the church, church office, or local community in generally agreeable conditions. Potential for home visitation or visiting families in a community setting. Rare travel and occasional scheduled overtime may be associated with this position. The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education, Experience, AND Qualifications
Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications
Completion of High School diploma.
Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience working with children & youth.
Valid Drivers License required
Bus License (or willingness to acquire) an asset Competence in communication on major social media platforms Comfortable learning and working with Microsoft office platforms Experience with camping programs an asset Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered Skills and Capabilities: The incumbent will have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Strong classroom management skills with a love of kids/youth. Demonstrates a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus including growing knowledge of scripture and evidence of growing spiritual maturity.
Teachable, flexible and adaptable
Strong understanding and identification with The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values. Strong service ethic and a friendly disposition with the public. 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.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.