Youth Worker

Part-time schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:30 P.M.–6:30 P.M.; Wednesday 1:30 P.M.–6:30 P.M. Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.

About the Organization

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary

Plans, implements, supervises youth members, and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all youth and their families to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of positive youth development outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates youth participation and assists with registration of new members and participates in their program orientation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to youth.
• Implements and administers programs, services, and activities for youth; may oversee special programs and services.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of youth and quality in programs.
• Prepares periodic activity reports.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and participation.
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order and ensures all storage areas are kept orderly.
• Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs as needed.
• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• Driving is an essential function.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Volunteers

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous work in a related field with children and youth preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills including utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, and 10-key.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
• A commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan.

Certifications

• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee may often be required to engage in rigorous activities.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Working Conditions

The work environment is a business office setting with office equipment, light traffic, and moderate noise levels.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.