Full Time Children - Toronto, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

To provide an outreach and discipleship ministry to children and young people from the Church and the local community, from preschool through University, with the ultimate goal of reaching them with the gospel, solidly connecting them with the church, and growing them in their relationship and service to God.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership:

Contribute with the spiritual development of children/youth by mentoring, discipling and, encouraging, and modeling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours
Pray with and lead youth to Christ, as well as family members, where opportunity is given
Follow up with youth and parents/guardians on spiritual decisions made, build, and strengthen relationships, and guide youth in establishing active links with the Corps and its ministries
Integrate TSA and Orange Curriculum into teaching opportunities.
Other duties as required, including the possibility of occasional Sunday preaching

Children and Youth Program Leadership:

In collaboration with the current children's worker, provide leadership and oversight to all current children and youth ministries
Evaluate, develop, and implement programs/ministries relevant to the children and youth of the church and the wider community
Plan, promote, facilitate, and supervise special events, including Rally Day, Summer Day Camps, events in the park, day trips or special outings, and support Divisional Youth Events
Create and coordinate evangelistic outreach activities and provide/ensure pastoral care for children/youth as well as parents and guardians
Recruit and register children and youth and coordinate transportation to support TSA's camping ministries, including follow up with campers and camper's families
Inform the Corps Officer regarding any concerns or issues in a timely manner

Volunteer Coordination & Leadership

Recruit and train volunteer leaders, as needed; submit recommendations and facilitate leadership development of volunteer team members
Deal with volunteer complaints and incident reports
Prepare, post, and maintain all volunteer schedules in accordance with operational requirements ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions
Prepare and maintain written records/logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information in accordance with TSA guidelines and standards
Provide direction and support to program volunteers ensuring that they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army
Must submit all pertinent statistics to the administrative coordinator for entry into SAMIS

Community Relationship Management:

Liaise with our Community & Family Services to connect with youth/families, and to communicate appropriate services and programs the church offers
Be involved in social media accounts, posting relevant youth content and/or creating youth directed accounts.
Develop and maintain a strong social media presence for youth programs in accordance with TSA mission, vision, and values
Network with other youth workers, community organizations and groups, schools and the Divisional Youth Dept. on matters pertaining to children and youth ministry
Coordinate with local schools to offer Red Cap (youth anger management) programming (training provided)

Health and Safety

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
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with all COVID19 protocols and requirements

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent fulltime position based on 35 hours per week
Job duties will be performed in the Corps building and in various community spaces and camps as well
Some travel is required in all 4 seasons and is up to 24% of the time (program vehicle and local transit when necessary)
Work requires a flexible schedule and may work evenings and weekends, as needed
May include garbage handling and clean up duties after events
May deal with emotional people
Ability to lift/move objects/materials of up to 20 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a formal postsecondary/college certificate or diploma program in Biblical Studies/Theology, Bible College/Youth Ministry education
Additional education in Children/Youth work is an asset
Ability and willingness to provide a valid Safe Food Handlers Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum 2 years' experience in Children/Youth leadership, with a background in volunteer coordination and strong outreach and discipleship skills
Proficiency