Children's Ministry Worker
Children's Ministry Worker
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Job Description
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 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:
Job Profile Summary:
The Childrens Ministry Worker is a position responsible for providing support to local Childrens Ministries at Kamloops Church and Resource Centre including the Schools Out Program and Around the Table Program. This position involves providing holistic care across these programs within the church and local community.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities:
Provides support in the planning preparation and leading of childrens events and programming including but not limited to Schools Out Program Around the Table etc.
Ensures the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
Prays with and shares the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children youth and parents.
Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of The Salvation Army to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants (children youth parents). Ensures that all Territorial Abuse Policy requirements and child protection protocols are consistently observed in the running of children/youth/family ministries.
Assists the family ministries coordinator in developing program plans for ministries and maintains written records/logs and statistical information.
May be called upon to support special events within our ministries- Around the Table VBS etc.
Participates in staff training and development.
Provides leadership and oversight of Schools Out Program in the event of absence of Family Min. Coordinator.
Skills and Capabilities:
Wholehearted support for the mission vision and values of The Salvation Army.
Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army mission culture and values.
Possesses personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit dignity and individuality of guests and staff.
Passionate for building gospel-centered relationships with children youth and families.
A demonstration of personally knowing Jesus through spiritual disciplines relationships in the church and participation in community faith practices.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Creativity and innovation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Maintain strict confidentially of all matters pertaining to the program participants.
Adhere to policies and procedures relating to the programs.
May assist with different basic administrative tasks photocopy activities greeting parents and families etc. as required.
Assists with general cleanliness of the lessons area.
Assist with the MU/facility general clean up and set up for different activities.
Strong administrative organization written digital and verbal communication skills.
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check clearance
Valid BC Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
Love for children/youth and family-focused ministries
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Represent the organization in a positive professional and engaging manner.
Exhibit good listening and interpersonal skills have strong oral/written communication skills.
Understanding of individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Good team player.
Good oral and writing skills.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Working environment is typically in the corps building in generally agreeable conditions and some outdoor
duties.
Some evenings may be required.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
May deal with upset people or challenging behaviours.
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 Armys health and safety
policies and procedures.
Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
Completion of High School.
Completion of a formal post-secondary college program of one academic year
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
CPR First Aid or willingness to complete once hired.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $20.43 with a maximum of $24.52.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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
