Program Assistant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Community Center Program Assistant to support daily operations, assist visitors and staff, and act as a primary resource for program guidance in the Director's absence.

Responsibilities include caring for participants, identifying needs, providing friendly hospitality, organizing activities, enforcing safety, assisting with meals, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in youth programming, ministry and/or social services preferred.
• Experience in food service operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Care for the well-being of program participants.
• Identify and meet individual participant needs.
• Provide friendly hospitality to those served.
• Facilitate group activities and problem solving.
• Guide groups or individuals in activity plans.
• Enforce facility safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Assist with meal service (breakfast, lunch, snacks) as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Youth programming / ministry experience

Food service experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary: The Community Center Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in all Community Center programs including general office and program related support including assisting visitors, clients, and staff. Serves as the main resources for question and program guidance in the absence of the Director.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and well-being of program participants
• Identifies and meets individual program participant needs
• Provides friendly hospitality to those we serve
• Recognizes and provide opportunities for group interaction, problem solving, and decision making
• Guides group or individuals in activity plans
• Carries out established roles in enforcing facility safety regulations and implementing emergency procedures
• Cleans tables and vacuum carpets where necessary
• Serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Minimum of High School diploma/GED desired, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Training and/or education experience in youth programming, ministry and/or social services preferred
• Training and/or education experience in food and /or food service operations preferred

Computer Skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic computer skills

Certificates And Licenses

• Have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain training and certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and Blood Pathogen
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed