Program Aide

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Champaign, IL

4d • $16 - $19

About The Position

Responsible for aiding the supervision and direction of the educational, recreational, and developmental programs at The Salvation Army Youth Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of.
• Candidates must have a passion to work with school age children and be willing to demonstrate moral principles and leadership qualities.
• One to two years of experience working with youth is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work with youth, 21 to drive company vehicles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task several projects concurrently
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated awareness of budget resources and cost control, as well as planning and administering budgets.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications.
• This individual will only commit resources of The Salvation Army that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. The individual will keep the designated Supervisor informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This position may be required to do light to moderate physical work. Sometimes heavier.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment including a PC and potentially make public presentations/interactions.
• This position will be required to participate in all physical activities including, but not limited to, outdoor recreation, walking and climbing stairs, small and large group activities, as well as one to one instruction.
• This individual must be able to travel to meet the needs of the position. A valid MVR is required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
• Respect others’ property and person.
• Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall administrative components of the Youth Center.
• Performing routine typing work
• Attending events to promote the program to the community as appropriate
• Filing forms, letters and correspondence with parents/registrants
• Preparing materials for classes, programs, electives, etc
• Assist Youth Ministries Director with program duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the overall operation of the Youth Center including, but not limited to:
• Supervision of after school participants in scheduled daily activities including completion of homework assignments, tutoring in math and reading, crafts, and computer stations.
• Assist as needed with room preparations, scheduling of activities, meal preparation and clean-up as well as recreation activities.
• Supervise arrival and departure of program participants
• Transporting program participants to and from the building, camp, field trips, etc., as needed.
• Assist in preparation of visits by visiting teachers or special guests.
• Assist in statistics, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual students:
• Learn to know the needs of each individual and be available to help each individual experience success.
• Help each student meet and exceed personal learning and achievement goals.
• Correspond respectfully with participant parents/guardians as needed.
• Follow Safe from Harm Guidelines closely to ensure safety and well-being of each individual student.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Successfully satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED