What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide-Youth & Teen position at Main Salvation Army?
OVERVIEW:
The primary function of this position is to supervise both large and small groups of students in a variety
of youth-focused programming. The program aide will supervise and lead activities for all activities in
the teen drop-in center.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead activities, distance learning, and recreational activities
- Ensure each program area used by groups is properly cleaned
- Maintain an accurate head count of the assigned group
- Facilitate check-in and out procedures
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Enforce all rules
- Assist in the development of lesson plans for middle school & high school programs
- Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Education in childhood development, or related field (preferred)
- Experience working with teens and children
- CPR/First Aid certification (Within the first 30 days of employment – required)
- Food Handlers Card (Within the first 30 days of employment – required)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Great communication skills
- Ability to lead
- Ability to multi-task
- Detail oriented
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will:
I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.