The Salvation Army Southern California · 1 month ago
Temp Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Salvation Army Southern California is an international movement focused on preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs. They are seeking a Program Operations Specialist to provide temporary shelter and care for youth in emergency placements, ensuring their safety and well-being while participating in daily activities.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings
Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year
Work well within a team
Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors
Directly supervise youth in care
Be able to communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration
Actively lead, participate in the client’s daily activities including, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring
Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor
Document client’s daily activities
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care
Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs
Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures
Ensure HIPPA. WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance
Properly implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint)
Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines
Offer guidance to the youth as needed
Clean the facility when needed
Do laundry when needed
Assist with snow removal when necessary
Serve food to the youth at meal times, as well as provide snacks throughout the day
Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns. Contribute to a positive morale in the program
Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers
Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking)
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Have a high school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of successful experience working with youth
21 years of age
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Pass a DSHS Background Check
Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing
CPR/First Aid training
Blood borne pathogen/HIV training
De-escalation and restraint training
Produce a recent negative TB test
Food Handlers permit
Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care
Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
Be available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week; some Holidays
Company
The Salvation Army Southern California
The Salvation Army is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. It is a sub-organization of The Salvation Army International.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
2019-09-23Grant· $0.02M
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