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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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A. BASIC PURPOSEThe Youth Program Assistant assists the Corps Program Assistant with daily coordinating and implementing comprehensive youth ministries for the Roseville Corps. The Youth Program Assistant provides leadership for youth development and outreach programs including the planning, resourcing, volunteer leadership training and implementation of The Salvation Army’s program standards. The Youth Program Assistant works with the Corps Program Assistant to develop outreach opportunities for drawing new people to the Corps from the Community Center, Early Care & Education Center, After School Program and the community in general. This position functions within the ministry team of the Corps.B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Serve as the first point of contact for parents who want to have their children participate in youth programs.• Plan lessons, teach and lead Sunday school classes making use of approved curriculum. • Ensure that attendance is taken at all youth programs by assigned program leaders.• Reach out to children & families who have been absent for several weeks.• Provide communication about children’s ministries, including to parents, program leaders, corps members, and the community. This includes but is not limited to a monthly Youth Program Newsletter.• Plan and implement special events involving children including, but not limited to, Family Outreach events, Back to School Drive, Troop Court of Awards, Easter and Christmas play/musical.• Help coordinate and provide transportation for youth to and from programs, particularly on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.• Assist in the planning and implementation of the ENCORE worship arts program. • Stock, organize and maintain the youth ministry supplies throughout the year. • Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of an annual, week-long Vacation Bible School, including planning and implementing of promotional materials, daily crafts, daily activities, daily Bible Lessons, daily snack, and lunch menu, as well as volunteer leader recruitment.• Promote, recruit and transport youth to Divisional and Territorial youth events such as SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Rally, Corps Cadet Retreat, Divisional Youth Retreat, Western Youth Institute (WYI) and more. • Attending youth ministry training, both Salvation Army and other, as assigned and approved by the Corps Officers/Assistant Officers to stay current on trends, ideas, and education relating to youth ministry.• Must be and able to lead chapel and provide Bible teaching for children in the After School Program and Early Care & Education Program.

General Duties: • Assist the Corps Program Assistant in the proper training and record keeping in regard to Protecting the Mission child safety training for all volunteers working with minors and vulnerable adults. • Help coordinate and prepare resources for Troops (Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps) leaders, including submitting monthly/quarterly reports to the Corps Officers and DHQ. • Serve as serve as a troop leader as needed.• Coordinate and support the Corps Cadet Counselor and Bible Bowl Coaches with any needed resources, including the ordering and distributing of approved Salvation Army material.• Plan, coordinate and implement other creative arts and music programs/lessons for youth, such as Christmas, Easter, youth fundraisers and other events.• Assist with the recruitment and registration of campers for Summer Camp at Camp Del Oro.• Create and take advantage of opportunities for connecting with the youth in the Community Center, Early Care and Education Center as well as the After School Program. • Attend monthly Corps Council and Pastoral Council meetings. • Attend all staff meetings and events as required.• Assist with the Christmas Kettle program as requested including but not limited to driving, picking up kettles and/or donations, counting money etc. • Plan and implement weekly Young People’s Legion (YPL) (youth group). • Perform any other duties as assigned by Corps Officers and/or assistant Corps Officers. • Keep track of and submit statistical reports. • Provide homework assistance and after school tutoring to students.• You were also helping with Thanksgiving events. This may be helping with setting up, serving, packaging etc., and Christmas events this may be helping with the Angel trees, bell ringing, driving etc.• Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of an annual, week-long Vacation Bible School, including planning and implementing of promotional materials, daily crafts, daily activities, daily Bible Lessons, daily snack and lunch menu, as well as volunteer leader recruitment.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS1. It is preferred that the Assistant possess a BA/BS (But not Required). But you must have 2-3 years’ experience in developing and implementing enrichment programs. 2. Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.3. Must pass criminal background check and complete annual PTM training for working with minors. 4. First Aid and CPR certification preferred. 5. Possess strong computer skills, have the ability to track data and produce reports. 6. Possess excellent communication, supervisory, administrative, and fiscal management skills. 7. At least six months’ experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment. 8. Strong Math and English skills (K-12).10. Must have at least a High School diploma 11.Must have at least two years’ experience in youth ministry and programming. 13. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in youth and spiritual development.14. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, with excellent interpersonal skills. 15. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail. 16. Ability to maintain a flexible approach to changing priorities. 17. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 18. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. D. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS1. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.2. Must be 21 years or older. 3. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

E. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.3. Ability to reach overhead.4. Ability to operate a telephone.5. Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs. for positions that require lifting.6. Ability to operate a computer.7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.8. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, and Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or Equivalent or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Experience

Required

• 2 years: youth ministry and programming.

• 6 years: At least ’ experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment.

• 2-3 years: Experience in developing and implementing enrichment programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)