Program Assistant

Job Title: Program Assistant

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Schedule: FT, Varies
Supervises: N/A

Start Date: TBD

Rate of Pay: $21/hour

Close Date: 1/2/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function: The program assistant is responsible for the safety and security of the clients and volunteers who are in our facilities including congregate settings and non-congregate settings. Treating all those receiving shelter with dignity and understanding, the program assistant implements the rules of the shelter program fairly and equitably. Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to the immediate attention of the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Know and enforce facility rules
2. Maintain timely documentation and record keeping duties
3. Perform walk throughs of the building ensuring the safety of guests and staff
4. Maintains all program materials in an appropriate manner
5. Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned
6. Must remain awake while on the job for the safety and security of the guests/participants
7. Provide information and referrals to social service programs as needed or refer to appropriate staff as needed
8. Attend all staff meetings as assigned
9. Performs all other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, Qualifications

Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army
Strong communication and people skills
Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective case management services Competent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubled program participants
Able to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Experience providing supervision to staff.
Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D required. Work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities preferred.

Driving

• If the position requires driving:
  
  
  
  • Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License
  • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
  
  
  
  

Background Check

• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position
• Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.