REPORTS TO:            Corps Officer 

SUPERVISES:            Program staff               

STATUS:                     Exempt                                    

SCHEDULE:               Full Time.  Varies to cover After School program, Summer schedules as well as Corps Activities

FUNCTION:                The Youth and Program Coordinator will plan, organize, and facilitate quality youth programs by providing ministry support, oversight to all after school programs and oversight to any summer enrichment program at The Salvation Army in

   Portsmouth, Ohio

• Ministry Responsibilities
• Teach Sunday School
• Plan and organize vacation bible school
• Sunday program participation as assigned (Children’s Five, Prayer, Preaching, Program Planning, etc)
• Visitations and mentoring of youth
• Encourage and attend divisional youth events (i.e. SWAT, Youth Councils, etc)
• Build and maintain weekly youth group meetings
• Leading/overseeing Army youth programs (i.e. Boys Adventure Corps/Sunbeams, Corps Cadets, Video production etc)
• Support outreach/evangelistic opportunities
• Report and record statistics in a timely manner to local and DHQ as required
• Plan Teen Discipleship activities and Bible Study
• Assist with transportation for Sundays
• Connect After School and Summer Enrichment program families to corps ministries
• Plan quarterly family night activity as a bridge from ASP to Corps
• Build a schedule and secure corps members for Jr. church rotation.
• Other responsibilities as needed
• School and Summer Enrichment Programs
• Provide oversight to the after school programs ensuring compliance with the program standards.
• Supervise Staff, Schedule staff, approve vacation/leave requests, process time cards for ASP/SE staff
• Develop relationships with parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to enable us to better serve the children
• Establish relationships with outside agencies as representative of the Salvation Army for referrals (school system, government housing authority, etc) or program support (4H, scouting, etc)
• Maintain budget and stay within monetary guidelines of the given annual budget
• Collect and record payments
• Plan and implement programming that meets Salvation Army regulations and any licensing Requirements
• Coordinate program transportation from schools to The Salvation Army
• Attend required trainings to maintain program standards and safety standards
• Provide good stewardship to building and equipment. 
• Coordinate and report statistics, testing and surveys in a timely manner to DHQ

• General Office

• Support Christmas activities as assigned
• Support fundraising activities as assigned
• Answer phone, take messages as needed
• Security of the building as needed
• Support social worker and food pantry worker as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Corps Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in the field of human services or education required or at least 2 years experience in field of ministry.
• Effective communication skills
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess the ability to function independently and in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive the 12 passenger van
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly, in English
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needs
• Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional manner
• Salvationist preferred but if not then must possess an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
• Must attend The Salvation Army Corps as home church
• Music ability preferred but not a must

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