The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Youth Program Counselor
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
The Youth Program Counselor guides and ensures the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. Assists with activity planning and receive special training to fully support kids' needs during their stay at the camp. Works with children, co-workers, and other staff to provide a safe and beneficial summer day camp experience in a Christian environment. To help provide a fun and a safe place for youth to play and to learn values that will stick with them for a lifetime.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide sports/arts/education/mentoring programs for youth ages 5 to 16.
Help with the day‑to‑day activities of the Fusion Program, such as:
Recreation activities
Help tutor & supervise the homework room
Encourage teens to come to youth group events
Be aware of and follow all safety precautions and procedures.
Help with the maintenance of all areas used by the program.
Assist with the preparation and distribution of daily snack.
Assist the director in whatever manner needed.
Keep records in compliance with standards in order to assure program evaluation/certification requirements.
Keep the Family and Youth Ministries Coordinator informed on all critical issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education/Experience
High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
1+ year experience working with children preferred.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to collaborate on social issues within kids, families and communities.
Computer Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates and Licenses
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
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Essential Responsibilities
Provide sports/arts/education/mentoring programs for youth ages 5 to 16.
Help with the day‑to‑day activities of the Fusion Program, such as:
Recreation activities
Help tutor & supervise the homework room
Encourage teens to come to youth group events
Be aware of and follow all safety precautions and procedures.
Help with the maintenance of all areas used by the program.
Assist with the preparation and distribution of daily snack.
Assist the director in whatever manner needed.
Keep records in compliance with standards in order to assure program evaluation/certification requirements.
Keep the Family and Youth Ministries Coordinator informed on all critical issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education/Experience
High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
1+ year experience working with children preferred.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to collaborate on social issues within kids, families and communities.
Computer Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates and Licenses
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
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