Description

　　Job Title: Day Program Assistant

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

　　Schedule: FT, varies Supervises: N/A

　　Start Date: TBD

　　Rate of Pay : $21/hour

　　Close Date: 2/3/2024

　　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: This is a full time, non-exempt, hourly position, 40 hours a week with vacation and sick time as well as medical, dental, and optional insurance coverages.

　　The program seeks a candidate who is flexible and available to work business hours along with awake, overnight 12-hour shifts, if needed. Schedule to be determined based on coverage needs. The assistant works with guests to ensure that all are being safe, responsible, and respectful while at the facility. We are seeking a candidate who can work independently with limited supervision. This position requires the ability to use discretion when addressing or resolving resident matters while providing a positive customer experience for program guests. The assistant requires basic knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures. This position also has some cleaning responsibilities in addition to light food preparation/serving.

　　Work Environment: Lambuth is a warm, casual, work residential environment for staff. Lambuth believes in serving clients through a Trauma Informed lens. Lambuth is a fast-paced environment that helps to address the needs of the clients. Lambuth has a welcoming family centered approach.

　　Duties and Responsibilities: (List by section/topic as possible)

　　Provides consistent coverage for assigned shifts

　　Performs general administrative functions such as noting within the communication log, answering the phone, data entry in Wellsky, scanning receipts, completing inventory of products, and responding to in-person inquiries in a professional manner.

　　Provides appropriate information and referrals for those who need other resources.

　　Assists guests of the Lambuth Family Center with needs and questions.

　　Works with guests to ensure all are being safe, responsible, and respectful while at the facility.

　　Helps guests resolve any issues as they may arise

　　Provides crisis intervention as needed, including determining when it is necessary to involve other staff, administration or the authorities.

　　Assist Office Manager, Case Managers, and Program Supervisor in projects as needed

　　Assist in light cleaning and food preparation/serving

　　Attends staff meetings and participates in activities designated by supervisor.

　　Utilizing a Trauma Informed Care approach

　　Ensuring all guests are adhering to the policies and procedures and informing appropriate staff of incidents or concerns in a timely manner.

　　Other duties as assigned. This description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities as well as any other tasks not stated in this position description.

　　Performs other duties as required.

　　Qualification and Education Requirements:

　　Minimum High School Diploma or GED required, Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

　　Customer services experience; effective communication and people skills

　　Desire to serve others who are overcoming hardships

　　Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries

　　Experience using trauma informed care and crisis management techniques, preferred

　　Ability to work independently or in a team

　　Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively

　　Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, integrated database applications, and ability to use new software programs with basic training

　　Successfully pass background check

　　Proficient written and verbal skills in the English Language

　　Complete internal Protecting the Mission training for working with minors within three months of employment

　　Must be prompt and dependable

　　Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organization.

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Required

　　High School or Equivalent or betterEqual 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)