Program Aide

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Program Aide is responsible for assisting leaders and staff of the Chico Community Center in providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs for youth. Under the supervision and direction of the Commanding Officer, the Program Aide is responsible for assisting in creating a safe, enriching, and fun environment for youth in the program various programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ability to relate to children in a manner which contributes to their personal growth.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with staff.
3. Ability to supervise children in independent activities and prevent exposure to safety hazards.
4. Adhere to The Salvation Army's "Protecting the Mission Policy for Working with Minor's"
5. Provides constant supervision of children while involved in The Salvation Army's programs.
6. Sit with children during all meal times and eat the same "Type A" snack as the children to provide a model for good nutritional habits *unless modified meals are prescribed by a physician's statement.
7. Assist and collaborate with the teachers, other staff, or any supervisor in the creation of lesson plans

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. A positive attitude toward youth of all ages.
2. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Must be minimum 18 years of age
2. First Aid, CPR, and AED certified preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this position include color vision.
3. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
4. Ability to reach overhead.
5. Ability to operate telephone.
6. Ability to lift-up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
7. Ability to operate a computer.
8. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
9. Must have uninhibited physical mobility in bending, jumping, and lifting up to 30lbs, be capable of auditory and visual, and be able to verbally interact with the children and staff.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.