Youth Support Worker (24 hourswk)

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

Position Purpose summary :

Youth support work is focused on supporting promoting and enhancing well-being of individuals and families as well as assisting needs of youth with regular and seasonal programs (including backpacks summer camps and Christmas) and other programs that are developed to meet the needs of youth and the community. This position will provide general support to various services in the Corps setting of a Ministry Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

The incumbent may perform all some or similar range of duties.

• As directed support pre-planned program activities for the community (food bank crafts sports games music homework stations Bible-based devotions community church meetings etc.).
• Work in a team setting supporting various tasks and activities.
• Provide general administrative support greeting visitors supporting reception forwarding visitors etc.
• Provide general assistance during public relations events and regular campaigns.
• Maintain strict confidentially of all matters pertaining to the program participants.
• Adhere to policies and procedures relating to the programs.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

Internal : MU leadership and staff volunteers.

External : Might have to communicate with community members.

MANAGERIAL / TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reports directly to the Corps Officer.

Direct reports : None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Experience and Knowledge :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $18.76 with a maximum of $22.51.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 18