Youth and Children's Coordinator - Gitxsan

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 Children and Youth Coordinator provides holistic care (physical, emotional, and spiritual) to the Gitxsan Lax Yip community through integrated ministry programs and outreach for children, youth, and their families of the community.

Accountabilities:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below:                        

Children Coordinator

• Oversee and coordinate children discipleship preparing curriculum, involving volunteers, and providing resources for activities as required.
• Plan and conduct community outreach activities.
• Identify avenues for linking children served through the food bank with church programs.
• Incorporate appropriate Christian practices into all programs, providing opportunities for spiritual and cultural exploration/discussion that is age appropriate.
• Support and pray with children and parents/guardians as needed.
• Pray for the children on a regular basis.
• Recruit, screen, orient, and train volunteer leaders.
• Track and report statistics of all children activities for SAMIS

Youth Coordinator

• Oversee and coordinate youth discipleship preparing curriculum, involving volunteers, and providing resources for activities as required.
• Plan and conduct community outreach activities.
• incorporate appropriate Christian practices into all programs, providing opportunities for spiritual and cultural exploration/discussion that is age appropriate.
• Support and pray with youth and parents/guardians as needed.
• recruit, screen, orient, and train volunteer leaders.
• Track and report statistics of all youth activities for SAMIS.

Working Conditions:

• Working environment is typically in the Corps buildings in generally agreeable conditions.
• Some requirements to work outside or in a variety of locations may apply to some roles.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for periods of time.
• Dealing with people with challenging behavior 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 discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Experience, AND 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 Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years.
• Children leadership training and/or Biblical studies are required.
• Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

Experience and Knowledge:

• A minimum of one (1) year prior related experience, experience working with children and youth.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Some theological or ministry-related training and education relating to the position.
• Has a strong, mature, personal Christian commitment that is able to lead and teach from the Bible and the doctrines of the Salvation Army.
• Good understanding of family system dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
• A self-starter, creative and innovative. Be proactive in strategic planning and implementation.
• Good administrative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good supervisory, delegation and development skills.
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced criminal record check and obtain internal Salvation Army child abuse registry clearance.
• The ability to work in an environment of confidentiality and change.
• This is a ministry position and as such must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of computer work, occasionally lifting/moving equipment, loading/unloading trucks (emergency disaster response), performing walkabouts.
• The Incumbent is required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to guests/volunteers/co-workers) and the ability to give directions.
• Requires monitoring of the environment, security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with guests.
• Good computer skills and organizational skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Gitxsan is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to complete training as required by contract or The Salvation Army.
• Willingness and ability to complete WHMIS & Universal Precautions training (to be completed during probation period).
• Willingness and ability to complete online new hire health and safety training (to be completed during probation period). Ability and willingness 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)

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $48,048.00 to $60,070.40 with a maximum of $72,072.00.

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.