Summer Program Aide

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:                         Program Aide   (Summer Youth Program)

LOCATION/DEPT:             Peoria Citadel

REPORTS TO:                     Youth Director

PEOPLE MANAGER:         No

FLSA CATEGORY:             Non-Exempt, Full Time. Seasonal and temporary up to 90 days.

PAY GRADE:                       201

PAY RATE:                           $15.53 per hour

 

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for aiding the supervision and direction of the educational, recreational, and developmental programs at The Salvation Army Youth Center.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the overall administrative components of the Youth Center. This may include:
• Performs routine typing work such as letters or routine correspondence.
• Filing forms, letters and correspondence.
• Transcribing program communications during monthly meetings.
• Preparing materials for workshops and meetings.
• Assist Youth Director with program duties.
• Assist in the overall operation of the Youth Center including, but not limited to:
• Supervision of after school children in scheduled daily activities including completion of homework assignments, tutoring in math and reading, crafts, and computer stations.
• Assist as needed with room preparations, scheduling of activities, meal preparation and clean-up as well as recreation activities.
• Supervise arrival and departure of campers.
• Assist in preparation of visits by visiting teachers or special guests.
• Assist in statistics, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual students:
• Learn to know the needs of everyone and be available to help each individual experience success.
• Help each student meet and exceed personal learning and achievement goals.
• Follow Safe from Harm Guidelines closely to ensure safety and well-being of each individual student.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Administrative Expectations

• Successfully satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army.

 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of.

 

Experience:

Candidates must be passionate to work with school-aged children and be willing to demonstrate sound moral principles and leadership qualities. One to two years of experience working with youth is preferred.

 

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task several projec