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The Salvation Army Southern California · 2 months ago

Red Shield Program Lead

Colorado Springs, CO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.51/hr - $17.51/hr

The Salvation Army Southern California is dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination. The Red Shield Program Lead will work daily with youth to build relationships and foster a safe environment, assisting in the delivery of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the youth.

Non-profit Organization Management

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

Qualification

Childcare complianceProgram leadershipInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents

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 years of age to drive and have a valid Colorado driver's license

This position requires driving: A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required

An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies

Background Check: Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies

Ability to maneuver

Ability to remain in a stationary position

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

Preferred

Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families

Benefits

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)