THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION – Winnebago County

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Youth Program Supervisor

LOCATION/DEPT: Rockford Temple

REPORTS TO: Corps Officer

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

OUTCOMES

It is a goal of The Salvation Army to employ a highly motivated person to facilitate programs for youth in our community. This is a ministry position responsible for developing, monitoring, and managing all youth programs including The Salvation Army's EMPOWER After School Program, a holistic youth development program for elementary and middle school students. The program will intentionally focus on relationship building as the ‘active ingredient' in programming, services, and activities.

Under direction of the Corps Officer, coordinate the daily operation of the After School Program. This may include, but is not limited to planning, developing, scheduling, facilitating, and monitoring a variety of activities. EMPOWER will serve elementary and middle school students with a capacity to serve up to 75 students daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and monitors a variety of educational, recreational, relational, and development activities, including mentoring and tutoring programs attendees.

• Monitor all activities to ensure compliance with established activity plans and grant requirements as well as The Salvation Army policies and procedures.

• Foster and model relationship building in 5 key areas; Express Care, Challenge Growth, Provide Support, Share Power, and Expand Possibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of program schedules and activities to measure outcomes of program participants in these 5 key areas.

• Assist with the supervision and training of program counselors.

• Assist Youth Program Administrator in recording and maintaining statistical information and data records.

• Attend training for and utilize The Search Institute 40 Developmental Assets model. Knowledge of the Search Institute and Bridges Out of Poverty R Rules materials and website resources.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

• Maintain confidentiality, proper client, and staff boundaries. Comply with The Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.

• Maintain a positive, professional work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters relationship building.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trained in Search Institute Developmental Assets model, and The Salvation Army Safe from Harm Safety and Abuse Prevention Program.

• Ensures that Safe from Harm guidelines are instituted and followed in the local setting.

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred, or within 30 days of hire.

• Assist with the transportation for youth attending program.

• All other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Corps Officer.

Oversee the safety and wellbeing of participating youth and assist with keeping staff directed, informed and on task.

In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of the position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience in youth development field preferred.
• Experience with youth programming and interest in child/youth development studies, education counseling, and/or recreational programming.
• Capable skills in MS Office Suite and database maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License (Must meet the guidelines provided by the State of residence and the automobile insurance provider as pertaining to passenger vans/bus).

COMPENTENCIES

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of positive and consistent leadership.
• Relate to people of all ages and demonstrate a sensitivity to individual needs.
• Ability to supervise staff and program participants of varying educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to address and adapt to situations involving security or in a time of crisis.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines with minimal direction.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Self-motivated, reliable, dependable, and organized.
• Ability to use PC hardware and approved word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, and graphics/desktop publishing software packages.
• Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for consultation with supervisors, employees, parents, and youth; and to perform the requirements of this job.
• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Corps Officer informed on all critical issues relating to his/her area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Capable of performing the above essential duties including participation in recreational programing.
• May require walking tours of communities/neighborhoods, outdoor work in programs or community garden, and visitation in under resourced neighborhoods.
• Office work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Must be able to move or lift at least 20lbs.
• The work environment includes an office environment, as well as classrooms, outdoor spaces, and gym/recreational spaces with a low to high noise level.
• There will be times the individual is frequently in and out of vehicles.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.

THE SALVATION ARMY 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.