Program Assistant

KrocQuincy; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Michigan is seeking a Community Center Program Assistant to support all community center programs and provide office and program-related help. You will assist visitors, clients, and staff, acting as the primary resource for questions and program guidance when the Director is unavailable.

You will help care for participants, identify needs, foster hospitality, and support group activities while enforcing safety rules and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Experience or training in youth programming preferred.
• Experience or training in food service operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all Community Center programs including office and program-related support.
• Serve as main resource for questions and program guidance in absence of the Director.
• Care for and well-being of program participants; identify and meet participant needs.
• Encourage group interaction, problem solving and decision making.
• Guide groups or individuals in activity plans.
• Enforce facility safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Clean tables and vacuum carpets; assist with meals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Youth programming training (preferred)

Food service operations training (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.

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• 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

Additional Information

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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