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 shelter. In 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:
Child and Youth Worker Student
Create and deliver quality programs and activities for children utilizing trauma-informed perspective
- Plan and implement age-based activities
- Provide theme based activities throughout the summer around literacy, STEM, emotional regulation, and mental health wellness
- Role model health behaviour and attitude and support growth and promoting positive behaviours
- Read daily communication log and case notes as part of a interdisciplinary team effort to coordinate the progress of clients
- Record in client files pertinent information concerning children's programming
- Represent the Centre at community groups, public speaking engagements, and other areas as requested
- Create a program calendar to inform the children and youth of activities
- Attend staff and case management meetings
- Assist with special events
- Assist with effective risk management
- Interact with parent in supportive, non-judgemental manner
- Network with other community agencies for the benefit of the child and youth programming
- Work with volunteer's during children's programs and outings
- Actively involved in ongoing professional development
- Complete stats for child and youth groups and programs
- Read and adhere to Centre Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manuel
- Adhere to formal Evaluation Sessions with Supervisor
- Agree to and sign Confidentiality statement
- Adhere to Centres Health and Safety regulations
- Make suggestions hat will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management
- Represent the organization in a professional manner and attitude
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work is considered an asset.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Clearance through internal Salvation Army child & youth abuse prevention protocols.
- Work within the total camp program and cooperate with other staff members.
- Flexible and have a good disposition.
- Able to maintain a responsible level of maturity and leadership.
- Able to lift, carry or move up to 29 lbs.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.
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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
