Youth Services Worker

OVERVIEW: The Youth Services Worker reports directly to the Shelter Director and collaborates closely with Case Managers. This role involves organizing and facilitating fun, healthy, and educational activities for the children of program participants.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, supervise, and oversee children’s activitiesSet and clean up after activitiesDevelop and facilitate monthly family nightEvaluate children’s program activitiesPromote opportunities for children and families to participate in various activities and Salvation Army programsKeep all children's services bulletins up to dateReport daily activities in shift notesDistribute snacksCreate a monthly plan of activities with the Corps OfficerEnsure safety in the children’s service area and report issues to the maintenance departmentMaintain cleanliness and organization of children's services areasMaintain equipment and supply inventoryKeep all games and supplies in good conditionFulfill statistics reportingAttend staff meetingsOther related duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent (required)First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)Experience working with children and/or families (preferred)Experience with Microsoft programsSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)Integrity in handling sensitive information in a confidential mannerAbility to multi-taskGreat communication skillsAbility to work with a diverse populationEQUIPMENT USED: Modern Office Equipment and Relevant SoftwarePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)Labor intensive jobs should have more hereADA StatementQualified 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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.At-Will:Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.