Program Aide Youth & Teen

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:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an 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.