Youth Shelter Program Operations Specialist

The Salvation Army Southern California; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Program Operations Specialist to provide temporary shelter, care, meals, and supervision for foster care youths and emerging adults in Washington state. The role includes de-escalation support, daily activity supervision, and collaboration with professionals to ensure safety and nurturing.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of youth experience, with the ability to be on-call and maintain high standards of cleanliness and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of successful experience working with youth is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Work within a team to support youth in care.
• Directly supervise youth and communicate needs to supervisors.
• Assist with daily activities including meals, tutoring, and field trips.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Emotional maturity

De-escalation and restraint

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a Program Operations Specialist to provide temporary shelter, care, meals, and supervision for foster care youths and emerging adults in Washington state. The role includes de-escalation support, daily activity supervision, and collaboration with professionals to ensure safety and nurturing.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of youth experience, with the ability to be on-call and maintain high standards of cleanliness and