Overview

Location/Department: New London Corps (New London, CT)

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time

Hours Per Week: 25

Schedule: Mon-Fri; 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Scope & Purpose of Position: Serve as a positive Christian role model in the lives of children. Create and maintain a safe physical and emotional environment, directly supervise children during program hours, and assist with planning and implementing program areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and implementing programs to enhance a healthy, spiritual, physical, and emotional development for youth members.
• Attend and chaperone Corps, Divisional, and Territorial retreats and events as needed.
• Complete accident or incident reports when appropriate according to procedures.
• Complete any required or mandated trainings and/or professional development.
• Complete daily reports on department activities and attendance.
• Develop and maintain contacts with young adults/teens at local colleges and high schools, where permitted.
• Develop and maintain practical approaches to building solid Christian living among the children, teens, and younger adults.
• Engage and inform parents regarding community resources, opportunities, and expectations of youth members.
• Help with summer Vacation Bible School outreach.
• Implement and actively supervise programs, services, and activities for youth
• Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment for youth.
• Provide guidance and positive role modeling to The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth members.
• Provide homework/power-hour support.
• Stimulate youth members’ interest and positive participation in activities.
• Work with employees and officers on special events and programs in other areas of the Corps as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with relevant youth work or volunteer experience.
• Experience in working at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Computer skills particularly with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Publisher, and Excel.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible.
• Must be energetic, organized, dependable, and compassionate.
• Must have a genuine interest and ability to relate with youth and earn their respect.
• Must have a realistic understanding of community life and the forces that influence youth.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and is understandable and relevant to young people.
• Must have maturity, self-control, sound judgment, leadership, sense of humor, and patience.
• Must role model academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy life skills.
• Must share a vision for The Salvation Army's philosophy for youth ministry.
• Self-motivated and strong communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license which is free of restriction by both the granting state and Chesterfield Insurance.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

ACTIVITY

AMOUNT OF TIME

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Climb or balance

X

Lift up to 20 pounds

X

Lift up to 50 pounds

Sit

X

Stand

X

Use hands

X

Use sight/vision

X

Walk, bend, kneel

X

Benefits of Working for The Salvation Army: Part-time employees who work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for voluntary term life insurance, short term disability coverage, supplemental insurance coverage options, employer-funded pension plan, and paid absence time.

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

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.