Corps Ministry Assistant (TEMPORARY) 11-140 - SC/ San Pedro Corps

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 must be a uniform salvationist committed to the San Pedro Corps, who will participate in the leadership and development of assigned ministries that are given oversight by the Corps. Ministries include but not limited Family Fun Fellowship. 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

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.

• To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose and values of The Salvation Army Anaheim Corps.
• To understand all dimensions of The 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 The 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 day-to-day operational needs is preferred.
• Direct, thoughtful communication for the resolution of questions or conflicts is expected.
• Electronic communication – email, texts, etc. – is official communication; and supports and confirms interpersonal communication.
• 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 The 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.

Recovery Program

• Lead worship for each Wednesday night program.
• Assist Corps Officer by coordinating special guest speakers.
• Assist Corps Officer by coordinating visits from Canoga Park ARC and helping with driving if needed.
• Keep Relevant Statistics

“Kids Club” - After School Music & Arts Program

• Help register students and match them to interested classes.
• Teach and provide assistance for music, art (including but not limited to beginner brass, music theory, guitar, etc.).
• Teach and provide assistance for Troops program.
• Promote program to parents and families attending the Corps for food pantry and other programs.
• Help with weekly devotions to children, tailoring scripture lessons to make it easy for children to understand.
• Help serve and prepare snack to children.
• Assist in enforcing all PTM and child safety rules.
• 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

ARC

• Be available to provide spiritual counseling for beneficiaries as needed.
• Be respo