Description

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

Position Summary

The ASP Extra position is an extra (as needed) position primarily our After-School Program. The ASP Extra is directly responsible to the Corps Officer(s). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Corps Officer in children/youth related activities, support other weekly corps activities, support transportation need for programs and seasonal needs and other related.

Essential Functions

• Assist ASP Director and Teachers Aide in the implementation of After School and Day Camp Program activities.

• Maintain clean, presentable classrooms and keep materials organized.

• Develop ministries which bridge the After School Program to the church.

• Assist and lead class activities.

• Lead art and music lesson and activities with guidance from ASP Director and TA.

• Assist in daily snack service as directed.

• Monitor children and always ensure safe conditions.

• Provide safe transport of children to and from field trips and complete driving logs.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to respond to vehicle & passenger emergencies.

• Assist with clean-up at the end of the day and set-up for the next day’s activities.

• Responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and reporting for ‘Protect the Mission’.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience working with children.

• DOJ background clearance

• PTM training as required by TSA

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Organized, energetic, and friendly.

• Patient and disciplined with children.

• Mature composure with teenagers.

• Ability to participate in active youth programs, including sports.

• Ability to produce promotional material for youth programs.

• Driving Test and clean MVR check

• Ability to maintain a strict schedule.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Experience

Required

• At least 2 years’ experience working with children.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)