The Salvation Army Southern California · 8 hours ago
FT Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House
Spokane, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
2+ years expThe Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Program Operations Specialist for Evangeline's House, which provides temporary shelter and care for youth in emergency placements. The role involves supervising youth, ensuring their needs are met, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
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
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.
Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time.
Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
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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