Children Coordinator - Gitxsan

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:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Children Coordinator provides wholistic care (physical, emotional, and spiritual) to Gitxsan Lax’Yip (Gitxsan nation) through integrated ministry of guests of the children of the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Children Coordinator:

• Oversee and coordinate Gitxsan children discipleship preparing curriculum, involving volunteers, and providing resources for activities as required.
• Plan and conduct community outreach activities.
• Identify avenues for linking children served through with church programs.
• Incorporate appropriate Christian practices into all programs, providing opportunities for spiritual and cultural exploration/discussion that is age appropriate.
• Support and pray with children and parents/guardians as needed.
• Pray for the children on a regular basis.
• Recruit, screen, orient, and train volunteer leaders.
• Track and report statistics of all children activities for SAMIS.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

• Working environment is typically in the Corps building in generally agreeable conditions.
• Some requirements to work outside or in a variety of locations may apply to some roles.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for periods of time.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour and verbal abuse.
• Travel within/out local may be required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet program needs.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required based on programming schedules.
   

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:          

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years.
• Children leadership training and/or Biblical studies are required.
• Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements   

• A minimum of one (1) year prior related experience, including experience working with children and youth.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.

Skills and Capabilities:  

• Some theological or ministry-related training and education relating to the position.
• Has a strong, mature, personal Christian commitment that is able lead and teach from the Bible and the doctrines of the Salvation Army.
• Good understanding of family system dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others in a team setting.
• A self-starter, creative and innovative. Able to be proactive in strategic planning and implementation.
• Good administrative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good supervisory, delegation and development skills.
• Good computer skills; literate with MS 365 Copilot (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, teams etc.)
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced criminal record check and obtain internal Salvation Army child abuse registry clearance.
• The ability to work in an environment of confidentiality and change.
• The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of computer work, occasionally lifting/moving equipment, loading/unloading trucks (emergency disaster response), performing walkabouts.
• The Incumbent is required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The performance of the job requires attentive listening (empathy to guests/volunteers/co-workers) and the ability to give directions.
• Requires monitoring of the environment, security cameras and attentiveness when interacting with guests.
• Good team and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Gitxsan is an asset.
• Willingness to learn or ability to Speak and understand Gitxsan protocols and laws, is an asset
• Willingness and ability to complete training as required by contract or The Salvation Army.
• Willingness and ability to complete WHMIS & Universal Precautions training (to be completed during probation period).
• Willingness and ability to complete online new hire health and safety training (to be completed during probation period).
• 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)

Compensation:

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.