THE SALVATION ARMY

Job Title: Program Aide, Bridging the Gap

Job Summary:

The Bridging the Gap (BTG) aide provides clerical support of the BTG after- school & summer program for students. Their duties include helping students with program activities, handling administrative tasks, and interacting with students and parents.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist director in preparing materials for programs or projects by sorting, photocopying, stapling, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of programs, classes, seminars and recreational activities.
• Assist in providing general information regarding the program.
• Assist in preparing routine records and reports for programs.
• Assist in custodial duties including sweeping, dusting and emptying trash.
• Any other duties assigned by corps officers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in basic office procedures.
• Ability to work patiently with difficult and challenging participants who are at risk.
• Knowledge of Juvenile/Adult Court System.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance,

Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.

• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's

KeepSafe training required.

Education and Experience:

• Experience working with at risk youth
• High School graduate
• Some college preferred
• Preferred, two to five years of experience in program planning and supervision.

Schedule: 25 hrs per week; Mon., Wed., Fri. 9am -2pm for clerical duties; Tuesday & Thursday - after school programming; Occasional Saturday for a field trip/event

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person