Community Center Ministries Aide

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.

Job Overview:
As our Community Center Ministries Aide, you will support the Youth Ministries
Coordinator and Community Center Ministries Coordinator to provide activities primarily
for youth and seniors that encourage physical fitness, STEM engagement, personal
development and spiritual growth.

What You Will Do:
* Assist in coordinating games and activities in conjunction with program directors.
* Oversee care of youth who attend The Salvation Army Programs or events.
* Provide supervision, direction, and communication to program volunteers.
* Maintain order and discipline in assigned areas, according to program guidelines.
* Lead programs in some cases; in others, for example when we have an leader
from an outside organization, provide additional adult supervision and ensure
The Salvation Army policies are observed.
* Clean and properly close designated areas prior to conclusion of each shift.
* Be punctual, polite, and respectful.
* Maintain daily sign in/out records, and statistical data for all programs while
working.
* Train participants in proper care and use of games and equipment.
* Provide prayer and Bible devotional before each community center ministry such
as archery, dance, futsal, and others
* Serve as a leader for THRIVE Youth Programs and provide spiritual support for
those programs and participants.
* Engage with participants to provide encouragement and advice from a Biblical
worldview perspective
* Take advantage of opportunities to pray with community center ministries
participants and encourage them to be persons of prayer
* Serve on staff for Summer Day Camp
* Promote the mission of The Salvation Army and the Corps' Cultural Mission
Statement.
* Must be dependable, organized, thorough, and able to work with little
supervision.
* Communicate expectations (example: times, equipment usage, clean up) to each
group using our facility.
* Complete security check and lock up at the conclusions of programs.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with The Salvation Army's "Safe From Harm"
program.
* Assist in monitoring community population for changes in demographics,
interests and needs as it relates to Corps program growth and sustainability.
* Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a
manner that fosters good relationships with community members, co-workers
and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to such actions as: conflict
management; courteous treatment of staff, visitor and community members;
respect of property and persons; appropriate communication to and about
community members, co-workers and supervisors.
* Potential, if desired, for temporary increase in hours during the Christmas season
in support of Red Kettle Campaign.
* All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the
minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings
may disqualify an individual for this position
Experience: Experience working with youth. Experience with diverse ethnic populations
preferred.
Certifications: Must have reliable transportation. A valid driver's license preferred. Must
complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment
Skills/Abilities:
* Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective
communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele. Fluency in a
second language is preferred.
* Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic
reporting systems required

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibilities

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:
* Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
* Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
* May require bending, squatting, walking
* May require standing for extended periods

Travel: Additional training opportunities and requirements may periodically become
available, occasionally necessitating travel (provided by TSA).
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a hectic environment. Locations is primarily
indoors but may include outdoors activities. Most work will be required in the evenings,
with potential weekend requirements.
Realizing The Salvation Army is a member of the Christian Church, employees
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and project a
positive image consistent with the above mission statement. This includes
appearance as well as verbal communications and other behaviors.

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.

Indiana Division

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