Youth program assistant

Overview

Location : New London Corps (New London, CT)

Status : Part-time

Hours Per Week : 25

Schedule : Mon-Fri; 1 : 30 pm 6 : 30 pm

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
• 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.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefit program to part-time employees who work 20 to 29 hours per week, including...

• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly a job with a great purpose!

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at

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.

Last updated : 2024-03-22