Summer Day Camp Program Aide

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Program Aide

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt, Temporary
Reports to: Corps Officers

Schedule: FT

Closing Date: 5/16/2024

Rate of Pay: $14.42/hour

Benefits: Temporary; 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; sick accrual is pro-rated for part time hours)

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:

The Red Shield Program Aide will work daily with the youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive. To accomplish this, the After School Program Aide will work with Program Leaders and Directors as a team in delivering programs that best meets the ever-changing needs of our youth.

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
• Assist with afterschool pickups from school district D-11
• Assist with Summer Day Camp transportation to and from scheduled events
• This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
• Childcare licensing compliance
• 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 assist with the opening/closing of the facility.
• Supervise rotations with sign-in and sign-out
• Lead activities
• Oversee the supervision of all children and ensure Program Aides are supervising children as required
• Make sure each child is accounted for always
• Maintain a safe environment
• Report all issues (no matter how small) to the Red Shield Director
• Attend 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
• Ability to drive in rain and snow
• Able to drive a 15-passenger van and a Chevy 14-passenger Express 4500 Bus
• Must be 21 years of age to operate a Salvation Army Vehicle.
• 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

Education and Work Experience:

Program Aides must be at least eighteen years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. It is preferred that Program Aides must have at least three months full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience with school-age children. Within 30 days of hire, you must submit fingerprints, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and Universal Precautions from a nationally recognized provider.

Software-related skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, and email required. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate a handheld walkie-talkie and telephone.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Ability to skillful deescalate conflicts

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

This position should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall not do anything disruptive to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Salvation Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army's religious purposes.

At-Will Employment Clause:

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employee relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.