Children Coordinator - Gitxsan

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Gitsegukla 1, BC

1d•CA$45,045 - CA$67,568•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years.
Children leadership training and/or Biblical studies are required.
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.
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.
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)

Nice To Haves

Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.
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

Responsibilities

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.