Youth Ministries & Outreach Coordinator

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 Youth Ministries & Outreach Coordinator will provide oversight to youth ministries programs and give focused attention to strengthen and grow the programs and attend to the spiritual growth and development of the youth and young adults. In a cooperative team-based environment the incumbent will design and implement a holistic Gospel Centered and relational focused ministry including but not limited to Christian discipleship leadership development community outreach and community partnerships.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

General

• Contribute to the spiritual development of youth within the church and community by mentoring discipling encouraging and modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
• Cultivate a spiritual and relational leadership style with young people their friends and their families.
• Coordinate and maintain (or when necessary reimagine) existing programming relevant to the youth of the church and community at large including worship fellowship discipleship and regular special events. This will include direct leadership of Junior and Senior Youth Group and Student ministry.
• Conduct and coordinate Bible studies for youth and students.
• Work as a key member with the churchs Pastoral Team providing pastoral care and oversight for youth ministries - Jr. & Sr. High.
• Develop organize and mobilize a comprehensive outreach ministry for our communities providing regular programs (e.g. organize and facilitate Summer and March Break Day Camps etc.) events that will connect with young people that are not actively connected with any other church and those with our Community & Family Services ministries.
• Network with other youth leaders community youth organizations and schools in Oshawa and Durham Region as well as the Divisional Office personnel and camping ministries.
• Coordinate promote support and participate in Divisional and Territorial youth events.
• Create & coordinate evangelistic outreach activities and pastoral care programs (including to parents/guardians of the youth and students involved in programs).
• Assist in the planning of assimilation strategies and events as required to promote incorporation into the church fellowship.
• Pray with and or lead children/youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
• Know and act in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Maintain written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information).
• Organize and hold fundraising events throughout the year.
• Be willing to make Oshawa Temple your home church with the understanding that Sunday meetings attendance is an essential part of the ministry responsibility.
• Ensure that all duties are completed in accordance with the principles standards policies and procedures of The Salvation Army.

Youth Programming

• Organize and participate in the teaching ministry for Jr. High & Sr. High.
• Equip mentor coach and counsel those engaged in youth ministry.
• Utilize existing facilities (church community and family services gym etc.) to engage church and community youth.
• In cooperation with available professionals determine best steps and practices to meet the mental health needs of youth.
• Further develop / support and facilitate community programs (e.g. anti-bullying / anger management program for school students).
• Plan and conduct creative worship services as scheduled throughout the year.
• Plans promotes and supervises special events (Rally Day Youth Retreat March Break Camp Summer Day Camp and other Divisional Youth Events).

Volunteers

• Recruit supervise orientate support and train volunteer leaders for youth programming in partnership with the Youth Leadership Team and Corps Officers.
• Develop training processes for volunteer leaders workers and helpers. This includes holding regular leadership & team meetings.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer engagement and team development.
• Deal with volunteer complaints and incident reports.
• Prepare post and maintain all volunteer schedules for those supervised in accordance with operational requirements ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions.
• Ensure completion of police checks for volunteers statement of applicant for work with children and youth forms and online abuse prevention training.

Administration:

• Work with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain youth contacts in Planning Center People.
• Use Planning Center Events & Registration to provide statistical records as required.
• Prepare necessary communications for distribution.
• Prepare and distribute monthly / quarterly updates related to ministry development.
• Conduct debriefs and assessments on current ministries and adapt as required.
• Facilitate and organize outreach programs (e.g. community Summer & March Break Day Camp)
• Design and draft promotional material to highlight programs subject to supervisory approval.
• Develop annual Social Media Calendar and supervise youth influencers posting.

Communication:

• Maintain frequent contact of youth - by phone email social media etc.
• Communicate in an empathetic manner with congregants families and staff.
• Inform the Corps Officer regarding any concerns or issues in a timely manner.

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain program storage areas (e.g. updating safety organizing etc.).
• Seek out continual education in food safety and health standards including maintaining Safe Food Handling Certification.

Perform other duties as required.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports directly to the Corps Officer or designate.
• The incumbent is responsible as a group/work leader.
• Hold regular volunteer meetings.
• The incumbent directly supervises approximately 10 to 12 youth volunteer leaders within established guidelines.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• This role is responsible for maintaining current curriculum and program equipment.
• Provide input into the departmental budget and be required to monitor the quarterly financial performance accordingly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a contract full-time position based on 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required as it relates to the hours of work; evenings and weekends are a required part of the schedule.
• Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs. This job requires reaching bending and stooping frequently working in a sitting and standing position for periods of time.
• Travel is associated with this position 10%. i.e. on occasion pick-up supplies attend community meetings. Note: program vehicle may be available upon booking.

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:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of or working towards a post-secondary certificate or college diploma in a related area of study. i.e. Youth and childcare or Social Studies
• Be or commit to becoming a regular member of The Salvation Army Oshawa and participate fully as part of the congregation.
• Proof of valid Current CPR/First Aid certification or willing to obtain and maintain current certification.
• Valid Ontario Class G Drivers License; would be helpful but not mandatory.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience working with youth programming youth leadership; supervisory experience coaching leading and motivating volunteers.
• Heart for the mission and passion for the souls of young people and a love for the Church and community.
• Fundamental Christian Counselling an asset and conflict resolution skills.
• Capable of assessing and discerning youth needs and developing an appropriate response.
• Innovative - A proven ability to think outside the box methods of outreach discipleship training and other areas of ministry
• Be a person of vision with the ability to cast vision and motivate.
• Solid grasp and application skills in social media applications (advertising creating videos etc.)
• Proficiency with social media and Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Excel and Publisher.
• Ability to embrace growing technology needs - able to post to social media platforms and aptitude to develop online communications.
• An ability to communicate motivate train and empower volunteers in the ministry of the Church.
• Experience and Understanding of Planning Center is an asset.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Understand support and be able to communicate and model the Mission Values Doctrines and policies of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public other professionals.
• Self-directed with an ability to work cooperatively with leadership staff community partners and to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive.
• Confident self-motivated mission minded able to work with other staff or independently.
• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Creative innovative and develop new and unique ways to impact the youth of the community.
• Set priorities monitor progress towards goals and track details data information and activities.
• Assess problem situations to identify causes gather and process relevant information generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Work independently; maintain confidentiality; projecting a positive professional and helpful attitude.
• Communicate effectively and exercise good interpersonal skills by displaying tact courtesy and patience with clients staff and community partners.
• Teachable spirit / provides and takes direction / a willingness to be coached.
• Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Exhibit good listening skills have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills integrity and adaptability.
• Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision coaching and conflict resolution.
• Ability 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 with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and 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.

Compensation:

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.