Job title: Next Generation Ministries Coordinator
Company: The Salvation Army
Job description: Description
The Next Generation Ministries Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating the varied faith-based children and youth programs at the Willows Church & Family Life Centre. The Youth groups, preteen Sunday School, summer day camps and all other programming will run in accordance with the Salvation Army mission, vision, and values under the supervision of The Willows Church & Family Life Centre’s Corps Officers and Integrated Mission Supervisor. Coordinating volunteers, providing discipleship through mentoring, and leadership development will combine to give focused attention to strengthening and growing the programs that support the holistic development of children & youth including their spiritual formation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programming
- Contributes to the spiritual and pastoral development of youth by mentorship, fellowship, discipleship, and encouragement.
- Develops, implements, facilitates, and evaluates programs / ministries relevant to the youth of both the church and community: Plans and conducts both spiritual formation and fellowship activities for Senior Youth Group – grade 8-12 weekly.
- Develops, implements, facilitates, and evaluates programs / ministries relevant to the children of both the church and community: oversee the weekly XP3 Preteen Sunday School class (teach or coordinate volunteers), plus supervise the Junior Youth Coordinator and host Junior Youth Group fellowship events biweekly (ages 8-12).
- Act as our annual Summer Day Camp Coordinator to liaison with and supervise our summer students and volunteers to plan, prepare and host six weeks of Summer Day Camp and Upward soccer camp, including a week of Vacation Bible Schoo
- Teaches and reinforces independent spiritual habits in young people (reading scripture, praying, acts of service) through mentorship and pastoral care, building partnerships and discipleship opportunities as students grow that will develop into young adult ministry.
- Assists the Community Youth Outreach Coordinator with running our Landing program (Celebrate Recovery for teens) and helps to support connecting youth from outreach groups to potential involvement in faith-based church youth groups, Bible Studies, camping ministries, and Divisional Events
- Facilitates the Red Cap Anger Management for Children & TASK Anger Skills for Teens programs online or in a school setting (training provided) and act as back up for our Community Youth Outreach Coordinator for community fairs and presentations in school settings.
- Actively supports Divisional Youth events including FUSE weekend, Youth Leader’s Retreat, camping ministry and Youth Department Lunch & Learn events.
Volunteers
- Cultivates, recruits, trains, supervises, supports, and develops volunteer leaders / mentors for this age group, ensuring compliance with security procedures, screening documentation and confidentiality.
- Deal with volunteer complaints and incident reports.
- Prepares, posts, and maintains volunteer schedule ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions, showing appreciation as needed.
- Ensure completion of police checks for volunteers, statement of applicant for work with children and youth forms, and online abuse prevention training.
Administration
- Participation in staff meetings and leadership program team meetings relating to the promotion of whole church events. Assist with the planning and facilitation of seasonal or special in-house programs including Messy Church, Wild Church, Children & Youth Sundays, and annual Church Retreat.
- Compile statistics from events, following department budget, event and program planning, social media promotion and facilitating registration for programs and collecting program fees.
- Coordinating transportation, set up and clean-up of activities and facility spaces as needed.
- Determines needed programming supplies and secure their provision based on attendance levels in the program and forecast ahead for growth, planning for sustainability.
- Provides occasional narrative and numerical data reports and present them to the corps officer for inclusion in annual impact statements in a timely, accurate and organized manner.
- Perform other job- related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year.
- Diploma or degree in Children & Youth studies or Religious / Biblical Studies or related field an asset
- First Aid / CPR or willingness to obtain.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge requirements:
- A minimum of one year of related experience working with youth and children, particularly those with neurodiversity is required
- Experience working with the Orange curriculum or other faith based curriculum an asset
- Proficient in working in a computerized environment; Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and TEAMS), Canva, ZOOM platform and social media experience required
- Training in crisis intervention, conflict resolution and mental health first aid for those who work with youth would be an asset (training can be provided).
- Valid Driver’s License Class 5, a current copy of the driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. Program vehicle is to be used for picking up supplies, attending programs or transporting youth.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and The Willows Church & Family Life Centre: “Rooted in the love of Christ we offer holistic care in our community”.
- Program facilitation and teaching skills including program planning, public speaking and classroom or group management skills are required
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteers.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and also participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative environment
- Lead by example by demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work cooperatively with a wide range of personalities
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression
- Demonstrate sensitivity towards the needs of youth and those experiencing issues related to trauma, adverse childhood experiences or living in vulnerable situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and adaptability
- Exhibit good listening skills and strong oral communication skills
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics
- Self-motivated, organized, hardworking, dedicated, and creative,
- Possess leadership qualities and ability to learn on own initiative
- Teachable spirit / provides and takes direction / a willingness to be coached
- Ability and willingness to participate fully in the life of this church as part of our worshipping congregation.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background checks consent
- A clear vulnerable sector screening
- A clean drivers abstract
- Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training
HOURS: Permanent fulltime – 30 hours/week
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Expected salary:
Location: Langley City, BC
Job date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:33:11 GMT
