Youth Worker

The Salvation Army Mission: 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/Primary Purpose: 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.

Essential Duties and 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
• May oversee special programs and services to youth in programming.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of youth and quality in programs.
• Prepare periodic activity reports as directed.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order as well as ensuring all storage areas are kept orderly and clean.
• As needed, reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.
• This position may participate in special programs and/or events as directed.
• Driving is an essential function.
• All other duties assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and As well as the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10- key.
• Impeccable attention to details and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications:

• Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Basic First Aid and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within established time frame)

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 (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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.