Description

　　Job Title: Program AssistantFLSA Status: Full Time - non-exemptReports to: Shift SupervisorSchedule: FT, VariesSupervises: N/AClosing Date: 1/31/2024Rate of Pay: $21/hourBenefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for butnot limited to the following:Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disabilityinsuranceSick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual andavailability begins at hire)Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire butmay 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-monthintroductory period of employment)Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

　　Function:The Shelter Aide is responsible for the safety and security of the clients andvolunteers who are in our facilities including congregate settings andnon-congregate settings. Treating all those receiving shelter with dignity andunderstanding, the Shelter Aide implements the rules of the shelter programfairly and equitably. Any special or unusual concern is to be brought to theimmediate attention of the supervisor.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:1. Provide inside and outside security and safety of the building, as wellas the shelterpopulation.2. Must always remain awake while on the job for the safety and security ofthe clients.3. Know and enforce facility rules.4. Supervise nightly shelter registration, providing accurate count forsupervisor's use.5. Maintain ongoing professional relationship with all interpersonal contacts.Mediateproblems with shelter population.6. Performs security and fire watches both inside and outside of the building.7. Maintain all program materials in an appropriate manner.8. Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned.9. Provide information and referral to social service programs as needed orrefer to appropriate staff as needed.10. Perform record keeping duties.11. Attend all staff meetings as assigned.12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Commitment to the mission of The Salvation ArmyStrong communication and people skillsDemonstrated history of providing professional, effective case managementservicesCompetent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working withtroubledprogram participantsAble to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, includingmotivationalinterviewing and trauma informed care.Experience providing supervision to staff.Desire to serve others by building on their strengthsCompetent in working independently within clear parameters in a teamenvironment

　　Qualification and Education Requirements:High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Work experience commensurate with theduties andresponsibilities preferred

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate againstemployees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, ordisclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.However, employees who have access to the compensation information of otheremployees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannotdisclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do nototherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with thecontractor's legal uty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not bediscriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified jobapplicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure theyenjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employmentas required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.