Overview Location: New London Corps (New London, CT) Status: Part-time Hours Per Week: 25 Schedule: Mon-Fri; 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Purpose of Position: Serve as a positive Christian role model in the lives of children. Create and maintain a safe physical and emotional environment, directly supervise children during program hours, and assist with planning and implementing program areas. Responsibilities + Assist with creating and implementing programs to enhance a healthy, spiritual, physical, and emotional development for youth members. + Attend and chaperone Corps, Divisional, and Territorial retreats and events as needed . + Complete accident or incident reports when appropriate according to procedures. + Complete any required or mandated trainings and/or professional development. + Complete daily reports on department activities and attendance. + Develop and maintain contacts with young adults/teens at local colleges and high schools, where permitted. + Develop and maintain practical approaches to building solid Christian living among the children, teens, and younger adults. + Engage and inform parents regarding community resources, opportunities, and expectations of youth members. + Help with summer Vacation Bible School outreach. + Implement and actively supervise programs, services, and activities for youth + Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment for youth. + Provide guidance and positive role modeling to The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club youth members. + Provide homework/power-hour support. + Stimulate youth members’ interest and positive participation in activities. + Work with employees and officers on special events and programs in other areas of the Corps as needed. Qualifications + High school graduate or equivalent with relevant youth work or volunteer experience. + Experience in working at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club is a plus. + Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. + Computer skills particularly with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Publisher, and Excel. + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible. + Must be energetic, organized, dependable, and compassionate. + Must have a genuine interest and ability to relate with youth and earn their respect. + Must have a realistic understanding of community life and the forces that influence youth. + Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and is understandable and relevant to young people. + Must have maturity, self-control, sound judgment, leadership, sense of humor, and patience. + Must role model academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy life skills. + Must share a vision for The Salvation Army's philosophy for youth ministry. + Self-motivated and strong communication skills. + Valid driver’s license which is free of restriction by both the granting state and Chesterfield Insurance. + Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefit program to part-time employees who work 20 to 29 hours per week, including... + Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service) + Voluntary life insurance + Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee) + Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance) + 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan + Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave + Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program + Most importantly – a job with a great purpose! Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job LocationsUS-CT-New London Job ID 2023-12091 Category Social Services Compensation Min USD $15.69/Hr. Compensation Max USD $15.69/Hr. Type Regular Part-Time