Youth Development Professional & Driver

Salvation Army

Charleston (SC)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army NSC-Charleston Corps in Charleston, SC seeks a full-time Youth Program Assistant to support program leaders, assist with member registration, and help deliver engaging activities for youth.

The role includes safe transportation of youth, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with officers to foster a Christ-centered environment while maintaining facility and vehicle upkeep.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Previous work in related field with children and youth preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required.
BFOQ: Must be over the age of 21 to drive center vehicle to transport youth to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips.

Responsibilities

Assist planning and leading center members and activities within the program area.
Safely transport center members and staff to and from school, activities or programs and report maintenance or safety needs of the vehicle.
Contribute to ministry advancement by supporting Salvation Army Officers to provide an engaging youth environment.
Ensure operational standards of Red Shield Youth Center are implemented and maintained.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Charleston Corps - CHARLESTON, SC, Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.70Hourly, Job Category: Recreation, Full Time with Benefits

This position is responsible for:

Assists alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. May assist in special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.
Responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.
Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Responsible for assisting to ensure all Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare Youth for Success:

Promotes and stimulates program participation.
Assists with registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Assists in Program Development and Implementation:

Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in effective manner.
Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
Assists in implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership participation.
May participate in special programs and/or events.

Driver Role:

Safely operate transportation in accordance with state and The Salvation Army rules and regulations. Ensure safety of children within Driver’s direct care. Supervises behavior of passengers and manages passenger behavior in a manner that ensures safety and compliance with behavioral standards during transport. Communicate with parents, students, and staff in a courteous and respectful manner; respond accordingly to needs.
Follows all center policies and state regulations. Ensures transportation list is on bus and accounts for all children before and after departure. Ensures and double checks that all children have exited vehicles at destinations.

Facility & Equipment Management:

Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low‑income areas and challenging neighborhoods.

Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members:

Speak with or assist upset parents/guardians.
Occasionally to frequently speaking with upset external partners or community members.
May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposes to germs and children who are ill.

Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand‑eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.

Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions.

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.

Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off‑site Center events.

Employee Benefits: