Program Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary life option

Short-term disability

Enhanced long-term disability

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) plan

Employer-funded pension

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Program Assistant to join on a part-time basis. The role supports program compliance, beneficiary services, and daily operations on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include supervising medication calls, leading house meetings, coordinating activities, maintaining reports, and ensuring safety and security. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Enforce house rules and center security.
• Conduct 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.
• 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.

Job description

Program Assistant

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!