11-165 - Corps Ministry Assistant - Sc/ San - Van Nuys, United States - The Salvation Army Southern CA Division

The Salvation Army Southern CA Division

Verified Company

Van Nuys, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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.

Position Summary

The Corps Ministries Assistant will participate in the leadership and development of assigned ministries that are given oversight by the Corps.

Ministries include but not limited to Youth program, Troops, Family Fun Fellowship, the Anaheim ARC, Sunday Morning Responsibilities, Special events at the corps, providing oversight to local Bible Study and Discipleship Groups and new Corps ministries that will be developing.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

Vocational engagement as an employee of The Salvation Army is a position of sacred trust - representing, nurturing, protecting and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect.

Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army's religious goals, programs and public image.

As such, all employees are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities within the scope of duties they perform:

To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose and values of The Salvation Army San Fernando Valley Corps.
To understand all dimensions of Salvation Army mission and purpose toward the outcome of awareness, cohesiveness and effective guest services.
To create a safe, engaging environment for Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
To provide active support of, and participation in all Salvation Army campaigns and initiatives.
To develop appropriate relationships and maintain appropriate relationship boundaries with other Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
To communicate in an appropriate, professional, responsive and supportive manner.
Effective interpersonal and electronic communication is essential for mission and purpose.
Interpersonal communication for daytoday operational needs is preferred.
Direct, thoughtful communication for the resolution of questions or conflicts is expected.
Deference to and public support of group decisions and each other's scope of expertise, position and responsibilities must be maintained.
To maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Some agreements, ideas, processes, or other forms of sensitive information are revealed to certain individuals who are in positions of responsibility or are in possession of qualities or skills that make it necessary for them to know such confidential matters. Such information must be maintained in confidence.
To complete annual, advanced training to include, but not limited to: Protecting the Mission, Sexual Harassment, and others as determined.
To positively guide and guard all Salvation Army resources people, program, property and finances toward the fulfillment of mission and purpose, and within the guidelines established by law, policy and procedure.

Specific Duties:

Youth programs_
Lead worship for each Friday night program.
Assist Corps Officer by coordinating special guest speakers.
Assist Corps Officer by coordinating house visits and helping with driving when necessary.
Keep Relevant Statistics
Corps Family Fun Fellowship_
Be the leader of the monthly Family Fun Fellowship program
Coordinate programs, music, and activities on and offsite
Recruit families from Sunday worship services, and Food bank program.
Coordinate and schedules with soldier volunteers, decorations, meals, clean after programs
Recruit volunteers, new families and individuals from food program who be seeking a church home.
Keep Relevant Statistics
CCM_
Assist the Corps Officer with contacting nursing homes in the community to schedule and coordinate visits with CCM members (including Christmas Visitation).
Assist the Corps Officer with visitations for corps members and family who are ill or hospitalized.
Coordinate Annual CCM Sunday enrolling new members and celebrating Long Service
Keep Relevant Statistics
Troops program_
Be available to provide spiritual counseling for children and youths as needed.
Be responsible to drive children each Friday evening as needed.
Be responsible to look for teachers' volunteers for each class
Be responsible for classes materials, field trips, monthly birthdays celebrations
Promote program to parents and families attending the Corps and the food bank.
Help with weekly devotions to children, tailoring scripture lessons to make it easy to understand for children.
Help serve and prepare snack and dinner to children.
Assist in enforcing all PTM and child safety rules.
Keep Relevant Statistics
Christmas_
Secure sites within the area assigned by contacting stor