Program Assistant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is hiring for a part-time role on the 2nd shift. You will help manage the center, supervise beneficiaries, and support operations to turn donations into program funding for the community.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) plan, and pension eligibility. Flexible scheduling and weekend availability are required to cover 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Roles include enforcing house rules and maintaining center security.
• Orienting new beneficiaries, leading weekly house meetings, and documenting incidents.
• Providing safe transportation, coordinating leisure activities, and assisting in resolving beneficiary issues.

Responsibilities

• Enforce house rules and maintain center security.
• Conduct new beneficiary orientations and tours.
• Lead weekly house meetings; supervise medication calls and documentation.

Skills

Program management

Beneficiary support

Administrative duties

Job description

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees

Location

Des Moines, IA

Pay

$16-17.00 per hour

Job Type

Part Time

Schedule

40 hours per week, Flexible Scheduling Required. Sunday - Saturday days, evening, weekends

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. Working on 2nd shift, you'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity, philosophy, and standards of our effective rehabilitation program. This role is crucial in ensuring program compliance while supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey.

What You’ll Do

Program Management

• Enforce house rules and maintain overall center security
• Conduct new beneficiary orientations including facility tours
• Lead weekly house meetings
• Supervise medication calls and ensure proper documentation
• Respond to beneficiary inquiries and emergencies
• Complete incident reports and Safe From Harm documentation
• Conduct regular bed checks

Beneficiary Support

• Implement and coordinate leisure time activities
• Provide safe transportation when needed
• Assist in resolving beneficiary problems
• Train and supervise work therapy assignments
• Assess and refer spiritual needs to Chaplain/Administrator
• Administer drug and alcohol screening tests as required

Administrative Duties

• Maintain daily reports and electronic data entries
• Document program violations and incidents
• Participate in professional development training
• Support center policies and procedures
• Monitor and ensure program compliance

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!