What are the responsibilities and job description for the Latchkey Assistant position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Position Summary: The Latchkey Assistant is responsible for assisting in all Latchkey programs.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist the latchkey director in all activities.
- Be on sight during assigned latchkey program hours.
- Drive bus or corps van to drop off or pick up children from school as needed.
- Responsible for the care and well-being of program participants
- Identifies and meet individual program participants needs
- Provides friendly hospitality to those we serve
- Recognizes and provide opportunities for group interaction, problem solving, and decision making
- Guides group or individuals in activity plans
- Carries out established roles in enforcing facility safety regulations and implementing emergency procedures
- Cleans tables and vacuum carpets where necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Minimum of High School diploma/GED desired, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Training and/or education experience in youth programming, ministry and/or social services preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must meet all Michigan Department of Human Service (DHS) guidelines for childcare center program assistants
- Previous experience in childcare is desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Maintain confidentiality
Computer Skills:
- Working in 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
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffers’ license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain chauffers’ license within 30 days
- Ability to obtain and maintain training and certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and Blood Pathogen
Qualifications:
Monday - Friday, possibly 6:30am - 8:30am and/or 2:30pm - 6:00pm
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
- Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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.