- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED is required. College degree or experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in one or more of the following fields: youth work, programming, teen development, etc.
- A valid First Aid CPR/AED certificate
- A valid Washington driver's license
- Must pass background check and Motor Vehicle Record Check
- Team player
- This person must have a passion for the spiritual mission of The Salvation Army and be comfortable sharing the news of Jesus Christ with others.
- This person must be able to promote team ministry and be willing to work with others to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Eastside Salvation Army ministry.
- This person must be able to demonstrate strong Christian values in their approach to work and service within The Salvation Army.
- It is expected that the person will be able to demonstrate the following characteristics in relation to their assigned duties: creativity, self-motivation, responsibility, accountability, flexibility, good people skills, detail oriented, be a team player and maintain a high level of personal integrity.
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with staff and clients from a variety of racial, cultural, economic and religious backgrounds
- Ability to lead and mentor the youth that come to the Eastside programming
- Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
- (Spelling - 90% Grammar - 85%)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
- Customer service mindset
- Microsoft Word and Excel required
- Microsoft PowerPoint, helpful
- Assist in facilitating the after-school program, which includes:
- Programming (Classes, Youth Night, Family Night)
- Snacks & Other Food
- Assemblies/Chapel Meetings
- Signing in and checking out students
- Assist as needed in the implementation of programs such as: Troops, YPL (Teen) Nights, VBS, Day Camp, Bible Studies, etc.
- Maintain Department Logs
- Create physical files as needed
- Provide administrative support to department head
- All other duties as assigned
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
- Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. (usually file boxes) repetitively and occasionally an item up to 40 lbs
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to travel
Youth Program Aide - Bellevue, WA, United States - The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Description
Unit: Eastside Corps
DEPARTMENT: YOUTH DEPARTMENT
POSITION TITLE: YOUTH PROGRAM AIDE
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
SCOPE OF POSITION: The Youth Program Aide will primarily support the Business Manager in implementing the youth programing for Eastside Corps and Community Center. This position will require a "ministry mindset" and an evangelistic approach to children's and youth ministry. The biggest responsibility of the Youth Program Aide is helping facilitate the youth programs at the Eastside Corps and Community Center (i.e. after school programs, VBS, open gym nights, family nights, etc.).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT):
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
This job description cannot fully express what will be required of the employee in the fulfillment of his/her duties. Each employee is, therefore, responsible to ask questions, suggest ideas, and be willing to learn new skills. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and/or duties as the need arises.
It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Western Territory Handbook for employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the immediate supervisor.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. 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 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.
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 c)