After School Counselor

DEPARTMENT:  The Salvation Army Nampa After School

POSITION TITLE: Counselor 

STATUS:  Part Time/ $16.00 an hour

SUPERVISOR:     Youth Ministry Coordinator

SCOPE OF POSITION: Guide and monitor children through successful participation in all aspects of the after school and summer camp programs.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

•             High School Diploma/ GED minimum requirement

•             Prior youth work preferred 

•             Must be at least 18 years of age

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•             Provide consistent and active supervision, promote group unity, and learn about each individual camper’s needs.

•             Guide, direct, and monitor children during scheduled activities and programs such as clean up, mealtimes, activities, transitional times and chapel.

•             Communicate regularly with the Lead Counselor and Youth Ministry Coordinator, conveying needs and concerns regarding campers. 

•             Handle any behavior and/or emotional issues under the guidance of the Lead Counselor and Youth Ministry Coordinator. 

•             Supervise, actively engage, and lead children during assigned program time when on-duty.

•             Respond to, and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns among children. 

•             Lead Bible activities and spiritually counsel children.

•             Review and submit all child-related forms in a timely manner, such as seeker forms, incident forms, and safety reports. 

•             Develop and implement rules that are compliant with Salvation Army policies and procedures.

•             Set a good example for children and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.

General Duties: 

•             Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways in campers. 

•             Encourage respect for personal property, building equipment and facilities.

•             Work alongside and in agreement with the Community Center Director, Youth Ministry Coordinator and Corps Officers.

•             Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, children and parents. 

•             Encourage adherence to community center & Salvation Army policies and procedures.

•             Ensure and provide for the supervision and physical/emotional safety of children and staff.

•             Participate and/or assist in all after school and summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel, staff meetings, camp wide games, free-time, electives, etc. 

•             Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of your classrooms and other areas.

•             Perform any other duties as assigned by the Community Center Director, Lead Counselors, Youth Ministry Coordinator and Corps Officers.

• Ensure equipment is returned to corps storage or appropriate designated area upon completion of activity with group unless otherwise arranged.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

•              Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrated commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.

•             Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and care for children daily.

•             Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities.

•             Ability to work in groups and provide necessary guidance to children. 

•             Ability to observe child behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. 

•             Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activity. 

•             Must be patient, enthusiastic and be able to teach and lead a variety of small group activities.

•             Ability to accept supervision and guidance.

•             Strong character and integrity, with the ability to adapt to different environments.

•             Responsible individual with a desire to work with youth.

•             Detail oriented.

•             Self-starter.

•             Team player.

•             Good use of the English language in verbal and written communication

•             Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure

•             Good analytical skills.

•             Ability and willingness to keep information confidential