1st shift Program Assistant

Job Title: 1st shift Program Assistant

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

Schedule: FT, Varies
Supervises: N/A

Close Date:3/20/2025

Rate of Pay: $21/hour

Function: The program assistant is responsible for the safety and security of the residents and volunteers who are in our facilities including congregate settings and non-congregate settings

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treating all those receiving program with dignity and understanding, the program assistant implements the rules of the program fairly and equitably
• Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to the immediate attention of the supervisor
• Duties and Responsibilities: (List by section/topic as possible).
• Provide inside and outside security and safety of the building, as well as the facility population.
• Must always remain awake while on the job for the safety and security of the residents.
• Know and enforce facility rules.
• Supervise nightly registration, providing accurate count for supervisor's use.
• Maintain ongoing professional relationship with all interpersonal contacts.
• Mediate problems with site population.
• Performs security and fire watches both inside and outside of the building.
• Maintain all program materials in an appropriate manner.
• Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned.
• Provide information and referral to social service programs as needed or refer to appropriate staff as needed.
• Perform record keeping duties.
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• 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.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver, remain in a stationary position, 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 to 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.

The Salvation Army 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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.