Description

　　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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

　　BASIC PURPOSE

　　The Santa Rosa Corps seeks to fill an Assistant position at the Senior Activity Center to serve the Silvercrest residents and any Sonoma County senior resident, 55 years of age and older. The Senior Activity Center is a 7,500 square foot, single story, facility containing a kitchen, dining area/large recreation or meeting area, conference or meeting rooms, bathrooms, and Church sanctuary (Chapel).

　　All programs at the Senior Activity Center are an extension of the Salvation Army’s evangelistic purpose as a branch of the Protestant Church and the ultimate goal of all of our programs is the Spiritual Regeneration of all people. Philosophy development comes from The Salvation Army and the Commanding Officer(s) in conjunction with various advisory groups. Policy and procedural changes must have the approval of the Commanding Officer(s).

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Keep track of statistics for programs when involved.

　　Preparation of weekly program highlights to Senior Activity Center Director.

　　Help prepare letters to special interest groups, schools, and Churches about the programs we offer and help develop a brochure and develop information sheets for new programs.

　　Assist with changing of monthly bulletin boards.

　　Help assist with the development and maintenance of a monthly calendar.

　　Provide ongoing communication with Senior Activity Center Director so that the following tasks are accomplished:

　　Keep inventory of supplies and advise the Supervisor when an order is needed.

　　Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with recruitment leads for volunteers.

　　Assure that statistics are properly kept and reported.

　　Coordination transportation for fieldtrip activities, if required

　　Assure that all Federal, State, and local laws and Salvation Army policies and procedures are followed.

　　Attend training and be able to perform CPR/AED.

　　Provide written documentation on all employee and volunteer incident/accident and disciplinary matters to assure they are handled according to proper procedure.

　　Assure that all necessary volunteer paperwork is completed and transmitted to the Volunteer Coordinator when needed.

　　Setting up for programs and cleaning up when finished. (Tables, chairs, program help, etc.)

　　Daily cleaning of Senior Center. (Vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing, cleaning of bathrooms, mopping and deep cleaning a few times a year)

　　Spending time as allowed to visit and engage with the members of The Senior Center.

　　Attend regular department meetings.

　　Other duties as assigned by Officer.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

　　High School Diploma

　　Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level

　　High degree of confidentiality

　　Minimum one (1) year social service experience preferred

　　Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office)

　　Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

　　Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence

　　Excellent organizational skills

　　Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

　　CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

　　Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle

　　Must be 21 years or older.

　　Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program

　　Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

　　Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects

　　Ability to reach overhead

　　Ability to operate telephone

　　Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

　　Ability to operate a computer

　　Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

　　Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer

　　Miscellaneous office equipment including but not limited to staplers, three-hole punch, etc.

　　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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　High School or Equivalent or betterExperience

　　Preferred

　　1 year: Minimum one (1) year social service experience preferredEqual 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)