Red Shield Program Leader
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Description
Job Title:
Red Shield Program Leader
FLSA Status :
Part-Time - non-exempt
Reports to:
Red Shield Program Manager
Schedule:
PT, TBD
Rate of Pay
: $17/hour
Closing Date:
4/24/2024
Benefits
: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
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)
Scope of Position/Essential Functions:
The Red Shield Program Leader will work daily with youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive.
To accomplish this the Program Leader will work with Program Aids and directors as a team in delivering programing that best meets the ever-changing needs of our youth. Furthermore, Program Leaders will work specifically in leading programs that were designed by Directors in their respective areas.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the afterschool and summer programming where needed, assisting with supervision, guidance, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
Childcare licensing compliance
Assist with afterschool pickups from school district D-11
Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
Assist the Director or Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
Developing partnerships with parents and responsive relationships with children.
Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
Assist in general set up and cleanup of program area and with the opening/closing of the facility.
Supervising rotations and sign-in and sign-out
Leading activities in their departments - Gym or Education
Making sure each child is accounted for always.
Maintaining a safe environment
Reporting all issues (no matter how small) to Directors
Attending mandatory Staff Trainings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents.
Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families
Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
Teachable spirit.
Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment.
Self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to take initiative and work creatively.
Communicates clearly.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience.
Ability to handle several projects and prioritize work.
Commitment to social inclusion
Attention to detail and ability to maintain records.
Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures.
Must be 21 yeas of age to drive and have a valid Colorado driver's license.
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.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.
Physical
Requirements:
(Edit as applicable)
Ability to walk, stand, bend, 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.
Employment at Will
Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will.
This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause.
No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
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 60-1.35(c)
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