Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time Drop-in Center Program Assistant on our Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·      Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·      Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·      Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·      Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·      Christmas Bonus

·      Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

·      Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Program Coordinator has the overall responsibility for developing, implementing and organizing high quality youth sports programs and other activities for youth ages 8 – 18. Significant organizational and interpersonal skills are required to work collaboratively with the youth, parents, ministry team, staff and community stakeholders. The Program Coordinator ensures that a well-balanced program is maintained, including opportunities for worship, community building, social action, education (life skills, character building), and leadership development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create a safe and supportive drop-in center space for City of Rome youth
• Responsible for the daily operations, supervision, and interaction with children and staff, including the facilitation of drop-in center programming, and overall cleanliness of the space
• Ensure youth are appropriately supervised by approved staff and volunteers
• Partner with other Corps and Community agencies to develop relevant and engaging programming
• Provide referrals and connections to other Corps and community programs as needed
• Participate in the ongoing development of drop-in center policies and procedures
• Participate in program outreach and program development
• Track measurable outcomes according to goals, use measurement tools, and report per policy
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate statistical reports, timesheets, mileage records, and other data as required
• Actively participate in training sessions as provided
• Attend community partnership meetings as appropriate
• Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED; one year of experience working with children; one year of technical school preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, research, multi-tasking, and team-coordinating skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability to train and coordinate volunteers
• Ability to foster a sense of value among volunteers, staff, and program participants
• De-escalation and mediation skills are required
• Must possess demonstrated and effective supervisory skills
• Valid NYS Driver's License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.