Red Shield Program Lead

Scope Of Position/Essential Functions

The Red Shield Program Leader will work daily with youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive. To accomplish this the Program Leader will work with Program Aids and directors as a team in delivering programing that best meets the ever-changing needs of our youth. Furthermore, Program Leaders will work specifically in leading programs that were designed by Directors in their respective areas.

Responsibilities

• Affix with the afterschool and summer programming where needed, assisting with supervision, guidance, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
• This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
• Childcare licensing compliance
• Affix with afterschool pickups from school district D-11
• Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
• Affix the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
• Affix with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Developing partnerships with parents and responsive relationships with children.
• Affix in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
• Affix the general set up and cleanup of program area and with the opening/closing of the facility.
• Leading activities in their departments – Gym or Education
• Making sure each child is accounted for always.
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Reporting all issues (no matter how small) to Directors.
• Attending mandatory Staff Trainings

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents.
• Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families.
• Desire to serve others by building on their strengths.
• Teachable spirit.
• Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work creatively.
• Communicates clearly.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience.
• Ability to handle several projects and prioritize work.
• Commitment to social inclusion.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain records.
• Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures.
• Must be 21 yeas of age to drive and have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• This position requires driving:
• A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license is required.
• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

Background Check

Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

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

Qualified Individuals Must Be Able To Perform Essential Duties

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Physical Requirements

(Edit as applicable)

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Employment at Will

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.