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Program Aide

Job Summary

Organizes, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as after school program, arts & crafts, or physical education.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Service Work (95%)

• Supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors and supervises members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure effectiveness and safety of members.
• Exhibits control of children and when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• May provide snacks to children.
• Performs cleaning duties-taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming rooms and sweeping/mopping hallways or gym.

• Assists and participates in regularly scheduled training sessions.

Other Responsibilities (5%)

• Performs other related work as required

Materials and Equipment

General office equipment, Playground equipment, kitchen equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles/practices of First Aid and CPR
• Ability to ensure the safety of children
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

Education and Experience- HS diploma or GED

AND

Two years experience working with children

OR

Equivalent demonstration of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

CPR

First Aid

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a gymnasium environment where there is a little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust dirt, and the like. Work may also be performed outside where there may be discomfort associated with changes in weather, noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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