Rehabilitation Program Assistant

salvarmycareers; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Life insurance

PTO pro-rated

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Holidays

Employee discount

EAP

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is hiring a part-time Program Assistant to help transform donations into funding for community programs. You will ensure program compliance while supporting beneficiaries on their recovery journey and oversee daily operations on weekends.

Responsibilities include program management, beneficiary support, and administrative duties. The role offers an opportunity to contribute in a mission-driven environment with on-the-job training and benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with ability to qualify for Salvation Army insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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 SafeFromHarm documentation.
• Conduct regular bed checks.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Instruction interpretation

Mathematical & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Managerial experience preferred

Driver's License

Job description

Status: Part-time, up to 28 hours

Pay: $17.50-$18.50/per hour

Hours:Primarily Weekends 7:00AM-7:00PM

Program Assistant- The Salvation Army

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. You willbe 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 centersecurity

• Conduct new beneficiary orientations including facilitytours

• Lead weekly housemeetings

• Supervise medication calls and ensure properdocumentation

• Respond to beneficiary inquiries andemergencies

• Complete incident reports and SafeFromHarm documentation

• Conduct regular bedchecks

Beneficiary Support

• Implement and coordinate leisure timeactivities

• Provide safe transportation whenneeded

• Assist in resolving beneficiaryproblems

• Train and supervise work therapyassignments

• Assess and refer spiritual needs to Chaplain/Administrator

• Administer drug and alcohol screening tests asrequired

Administrative Duties

• Maintain daily reports and electronic dataentries

• Document program violations and incidents

• Participate in professional developmenttraining

• Support center policies and procedures

• Monitor and ensure programcompliance

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!

Additional Information

Required

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Previous managerial experiencepreferred

• Valid Driver's License with ability to qualify for Salvation Armyinsurance

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to interpret technicalinstructions

• Basic mathematical and reporting abilities

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for computer work

• Ability to lift/move up to 20pounds

• Clear speaking, hearing, and vision abilities

Work Environment

• Residential institutional setting

• Quiet to moderate noise level

• Some warehouse/store exposure

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Part-Time Benefits Package

Insurance & Financial Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available

Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)

• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Personal days (eligible after 90 days)
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)