Rehabilitation Program Assistant

tsainternal; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a Program Assistant to help manage a residential program and support beneficiaries' recovery journey. You will enforce house rules, coordinate orientations, and supervise staff during weekends and evening shifts.

This part-time role offers weekend hours, benefits, and opportunities for training within a mission-driven environment that serves the local community. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical interpretation

Math and reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Status: Part-time, up to 28 hours

Pay: $17.50-$18.50/per hour

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

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!

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)