Community Ministries Co-ordinator

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 role will facilitate various programs and spiritual formation organize and deliver resources and development opportunities for youth children and families within a Ministry Unit (MU).

Accountabilities:

• Assist with creation and promotion for all programs for children youth and families within the MU to serve CFS clients.
• Coordinate and maintain programs relevant to children youth and families within the Corps as well as in the community at large.
• Contribute to the spiritual development of children youth and families by mentoring discipling encouraging and modeling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours.
• Support development of new ministries to encourage the spiritual development of children and youth.
• Assist with planning and delivery of creative worship services outreach discipleship programs etc.
• Plan events to promote integrated mission connecting youth and families from community with Corps.
• Maintain all statistics pertaining to youth programming and provides them to the administrative assistant for recording in a timely fashion.
• Represent The Salvation Army on related community youth committees when necessary.
• Provide administrative support and coordination with Community Partners to determine local Youth and family resources.
• Assist families with food bank clothing bank etc.
• May be required to attend and/or transport children to/from camps and outside activities as needed.
• Follow up with children/youth who attend The Salvation Army camp programs.
• Fundraise for youth and family events.
• Attend Corps Council Meetings.
• Assist with volunteer recruiting for events and activity efforts as well as all necessary support resources and supplies.
• Give oversight to youth leaders/volunteers and ensure ongoing volunteer training
• Implement policies and procedures for Youth Ministries in collaboration with the Corps Officer/Community Ministries Officer.
• Perform administrative tasks that support program objectives in collaboration with Administrative Assistant.
• Attend youth networking and Community meetings as required by the Corps Officer/Community Ministries Officer.
• Actively participates in meetings with Corps Officer/Community Ministries Officer inclusive of PEAC
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Corps Council.
Internal: Participation in Youth and Community Ministry Team meetings Corps Officer volunteers staff.
External: Community clients.

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• N/A

External:

• N/A

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Corps Officer

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Minor material responsibilities

• Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of own resources.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash (e.g. program donations fundraisers).
• Little input to annual budget or revenue projections. Maintain the department annual budget in collaboration with the Corps Officer/Community Ministries Officer.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working environment is typically in the Corps building in generally agreeable conditions.
• Some requirements to work outside or in a variety of locations may apply to some roles.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds.
• This job requires reaching bending and stooping frequently working in a standing position for periods of time.
• Dealing with people with challenging behaviour and verbal abuse.
• Travel within/out city may be required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet program needs.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required based on programming schedules.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

Education and experience 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 Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• College Certificate or Diploma of two academic years.
• An emphasis in Biblical Studies or Youth Ministries is an asset.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current Safe Food Handlers certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Three (3) years of prior related experience including experience of working with children and youth.
• Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of community-based resources and experience networking with government and social service agencies.
• Understanding for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate volunteers.
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to represent the local Salvation Army within the community.
• A primary commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion for youth and families.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with and relate to children and youth.
• Musical abilities would be an asset.
• Valid provincial Drivers License may be required for some of the roles for use of Salvation Army program vehicle; an original copy of a current Drivers Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.

Compensation:

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.