Job DescriptionDescription
MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma/G.E.D; Early Childhood Education college degree/credits preferred
Childcare experience preferred
Able to use general office and recreational equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Demonstrated ability to work with children in a team environment
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Competent use of computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, and the internet
Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or able to acquire
Pass a Criminal Background check
Pass an MVR check and Drive TSA vehicles to transport children
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise children and activities as assigned
Provides leadership for recreational activities as assigned
Assists Youth Center children with completion of school work/tutoring needs
Enforces facility safety rules, regulations and procedures
Assists in Youth Center/After-School program planning
Participates in staff training and Staff development programs
Works with staff/volunteers to foster positive attitudes, life skills development, Christian values, and service to others
Ensures safe participation of members, guests, and staff in center activities and programs, adhering to safety policies and procedures
Works with center staff to monitor and maintain facility security
Assists with care and maintenance of the facility; cleaning and organizing areas of the building and equipment as assigned by supervisors
Complete Protect The Mission (PTM) training/maintain PTM standards with children/staff
Assist with Youth Center After-School Programming,
Assist with Corps Family Night Programs (Troops, Music Program, etc.)
Available to work nights and weekends
Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, and/or pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors
Reach and work over head
Operate a telephone
Operate a desktop computer; general office automation equipment
Access and produce information from a compute
Understand written information
Operate recreational equipment
Lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis
Sweep, clean, shovel snow, mop; perform other janitorial/outdoor maintenance tasks as needed
Possess hearing and visual acuity within normal ranges
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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
SUPERVISOR: Youth Center Ministry Leader/Camp Director, Corps Officers
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.
Paid Vacation:
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
COVID-19:
"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."
Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then processes described in this summary should be followed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.