DEPARTMENT: Corps

POSITION TITLE: Program Aide (Youth Focus)

STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt (18 hrs)

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred in one or more of the following fields:
  1. Child development
  2. Youth Ministry
  3. Christian Education

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Provide a fun and safe place for the young children of the church to play, learn and grow.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• This position requires that the employee be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all required Protecting the Mission Training.
• This is a ministry position and employee must understand, practice, and teach Biblical Christian living.
• Detail oriented and attention to detail
• Motivated Self starter
• General knowledge of business protocols.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Provides physical, emotional, and intellectual stimulation and safety for the children.
• Be polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.
• Knowledge of the age-appropriate needs for Children
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and in-house driving test.
• Salvationist in good standing preferred

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher, helpful
• Outlook, required.
• Computer Knowledge

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Abides by all Protecting The Mission policies of The Salvation Army, always.
2. Willing to teach Salvation Army curriculum.
3. Form a professional but loving relationship with each child in the program.
4. Work with corps officer to plan, teach, gather necessary supplies, and promote various programs at the corps during the week, Sundays, and some Saturdays.
5. Arrives on time and stays until children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration.
6. Communicates needs for supplies, snacks, etc. to the Corps Officer
7. Engages children in organized activities, i.e. age appropriate songs, stories, lessons, crafts.
8. Ensures safety of all children.
9. Help interview, train, and place program leaders as they apply.
10. Adhere to all Protecting the Mission requirements and ensure volunteers and program participants adhere to Salvation Army Policies.
11. Ensure monthly statistics are communicated clearly to the Corps Officer.
12. Secure transportation, or transport individuals for program related trips.
13. Lead and assist with all assigned aspects of corps holiday efforts.
14. Other duties assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.