Position: Youth Ministry Coordinator

Department: Reading Corps - Learning Center

Availability of Position:  10/2/2024

Schedule:  As Assigned

Reporting Relationship: Corps Officers

Salary and Grade:  $15.50–17.50/Hr. (depending on experience)

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees, including:

• Generous paid time off annually includes holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation, and sick time.
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after one year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:

               The Salvation Army in Reading, Pennsylvania, is looking for a Youth Ministry Coordinator whose overall responsibility/oversight is the multiple programs within the Learning Center Department.

Description of Position:  

• Oversee Learning Center staff and volunteers, providing guidance and working with Corps Officers regarding any concerns.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers/tutors to assist with various program components.
• Provide creative programming for after-school programs using resources (gym, computer lab, craft area, etc.).
• Plan and delegate instructions to Youth Workers/Aides assigning tasks as needed.
• Evaluate, track and report student progress as directed per funder requirements.
• Promote, recruit, and enroll children for The Salvation Army summer camp (Ladore) and the Summer Day Camp program.
• Maintain individual student files and accurately report statistics as required on Service Point.
• Collaborate with schools, community agencies, staff, and officers to develop creative programs to meet community needs.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment within the Learning Center.
• Make contact with parents as needed.
• Coordinate with Corps Officers and Social Services Department to address additional student needs.
• Deliver Salvation Army's Christian, Bible-based curriculum and lead programs for youth (Sun Beams, Girl Guards, etc.)
• Assist in providing transportation as needed for the various programs when needed.
• Maintain open lines of communication to facilitate efficient service delivery.
• Work with Corps Officers and others to develop and maintain a specific departmental "Policies and Procedures" manual.

 The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Additional Items:

• Flexibility to work assigned shifts as required to meet program needs and flexibility to change as needed.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and work independently.
• Cultural competency working with participants of various backgrounds; experience with inner-city youth.
• Must be able to adapt, sometimes quickly, to meet the needs of the organization and the community.
• Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, motivated self-starter, and able to work independently.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:                

• Associate's Degree in Education or related field with 3-5 years of experience.
• Formal education or experience in Early Childhood Education is desirable.
• Practical oral and written communication skills. Being bilingual is a plus.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Computer competency to meet the needs of the programs/administration (MS Office, Internet, etc.)
• Must be flexible and adapt to the program's changing needs.
• Must have a valid PA driver's license.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• As a mandated reporter, the Applicant must:
  • Pass background checks required by PA Act 153
    • PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
    • FBI criminal record check (fingerprinting may be required).
    • Child abuse background check.
  • Successfully completed mandated reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and Salvation Army KeepSAfe training within 30 days of employment.
• Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.          

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/9/2024
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army's 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.

Requisition No. 2241