What are the responsibilities and job description for the Latchkey Assistant position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Position Summary: The Latchkey Assistant is responsible for assisting in all Latchkey programs.
Essential Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
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
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
- Maintain confidentiality
- Working in Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
- 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