POSITION: Youth Worker

DEPARTMENT: Rancho Cordova

LOCATION: Rancho Cordova, CA

SUPERVISOR: Program Director

STATUS: Non-Exempt Part Time 7.5 hours/week

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

We are looking to hire an exemplary youth leader to lead and guide our church's middle and high school students. The youth leader will strive to make all students understand the journey of our souls, encourage students who are interested in the knowledge of God, and support them to develop their love for Him and others. You will attend student functions at schools and home school events, grow relationships with the education community, and provide students and their families with biblical counselling.

To be successful in this position, you need to provide students with a place to belong that gives them the courage to be different and resilient to unhealthy peer pressure. Ideal candidates should have a proficient understanding of the challenges young people face and are compassionate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Attending and participating in staff meetings.
2. Overseeing, growing, and coordinating the church's youth ministry.
3. Designing, overseeing, and examining the curriculum for all programs, events, and classes.
4. Leading middle and high school students to encourage their spiritual growth.
5. Interacting with students during Sunday services.
6. Developing positive relationships with students and their parents.
7. Sharing program plans through social media.
8. Displaying a Christ-like approach and lifestyle and praying regularly for young people in the church and community.
9. Incorporating youth into various church ministries for His use.
10. Growing students who are interested in the knowledge of God and His Word.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1.  Must have strong personal commitment to Christ.
2. Must be a person of high integrity.
3. Must profess Christian beliefs, live a life consistent with those beliefs, and feel comfortable discussing Christianity with children and adults.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Excellent organizational skills.
6. Must demonstrate good judgement and act in a professional manner.
7. Must have at least an AA degree or two years’ experience in a recreation or community center and two years increasingly responsible experience in an administrative position with a background in recreation, prevention/intervention programs, or youth work.
8. Ability to speak and write the English language.
9. Must have a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to stand for up to 2 hours or more at a time.
2. Ability to walk, run, and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
3. Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
4. Ability to see close up, far distances, and color.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and The Salvation Army's status as a church and agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Salvation Army's religious purposes and that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine either such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious purposes.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

This document in no way constitutes an offer of employment nor act as terms and conditions of employment.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.