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:
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Contributes to the spiritual and pastoral development of children/youth and their families
- in the Corps (church) by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modeling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours.
- Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates program/ministries relevant to children/youth and their families of the Corps (church) and the community at large; plans and conducts creative worship services, evangelical outreach, pastoral care programs (including on-going visitation), and Bible studies as applicable.
- Assists in the planning of strategies and events to promote inclusion into the church fellowship.
- Prays with and/or leads children, youth, and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
- Develops and implements appropriate leadership development programs, recruits, orients, and trains volunteer leaders, assists individuals in identifying and employing their spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church body,
- Ensure volunteers/leaders have completed appropriate screening, according to Salvation Army policу.
- Works as a team member with the Corps (church) Ministry Team and local leadership in corporate problem solving for the benefits of the church and individuals.
- Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure safety and confidentiality of participants and individuals.
- Interacts with community partners and resources to provide services to individuals associated with the ministry; may include participation on community committees and para-church organization.
- Maintains written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information).
- Support the planning and implementation of children/youth programs including new and on-going ministries/programs and special events.
- Develops and implements appropriate leadership development programs for those involved in youth leadership; recruits, orients, trains, and supports and recognizes volunteer leaders.
- Participates in Sunday services as determined by the Corps Officer (Pastor); assists in the development of leadership of youth worship services (i.e. Junior Soldiers Renewal, Family Sundays, Rally Day).
- Provide pastoral care to support spiritual development and well-being of children, youth, and families (i.e. including support, encouragement, and resources to parents to spiritually nurture their children and families; visitation when appropriate and engaging the Corps Officers (Pastors) in situations as required).
- Outreach to children, youth and their families who are newcomers to the Corps (church), or part of the Corps (church) family and who are not currently attending.
- Member of the Mission Board and any other Corps (church) committees as determined with the Corps Officer (pastor).
- Participate in Divisional/Regional events and committees as determined with the Corps Officer (pastor).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent job experience in related field
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
- Possess a clear understanding of the ministry/vision of The Salvation Army and the Grand Falls Citadel Corps.
- Be a spiritually mature individual with an understanding of the ministry needs of children, youth, and their families and a genuine interest in that ministry.
- Have experience in developing/implementing children, youth, and family related ministries/programs.
- Possess the ability to engage in relational ministry opportunities with children, youth, and families.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Possessing musical ability an asset.
- Possess organizational/time management skills.
- Be a strong team player and possess leadership skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Participation in The Salvation Army Grand Falls Citadel Corps as an active member is expected.
- Have insured personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
- Possess a copy of a current Driver's Abstract that is satisfactory to the Salvation Army.
- Be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Obtain a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening through the local Police Department.
- Obtaining screening through the Salvation Army Internal Abuse Registry.
- Be willing to complete the Salvation Army Praesidium on-line abuse training.
- Be willing to sign both The Salvation Army Code of Conduct for Working with Children Youth and Vulnerable Persons and The Salvation Army Code of Conduct Receipt & Acknowledgement Form.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $45,955.00 to $57,439.20 with a maximum of $68,941.60.
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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
