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Job Title: Red Shield Program Aide

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Red Shield Program Manager & Asst. Red Shield Program Manager 

Rate of Pay: $14.81/hr

Closing Date: 8/26/2025

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:   

The Red Shield Program Aide will work daily with the youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive.  To accomplish this, the After School Program Aide will work with Program Leaders and Directors as a team in delivering programs that best meets the ever-changing needs of our youth.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 months of full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience working with children.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the afterschool and summer programming where needed, assisting with supervision, guidance, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting
• Assist Program Lead with supervision in afterschool pickups from district D-11 school
• Assist Program Lead with Summer Day Camp transportation supervision to and from scheduled events
• This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
• Childcare licensing compliance
• Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
• Assist the Manager or Leads in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Developing partnerships with parents and responsive relationships with children.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
• Assist in general set up and cleanup of program area and assist with the opening/closing of the facility.
• Supervise rotations with sign-in and sign-out
• Lead activities
• Oversee the supervision of all children and ensure Program Aides are supervising children as required
• Make sure each child is accounted for always
• Maintain a safe environment
• Report all issues (no matter how small) to the Red Shield Director
• Attend mandatory Staff Trainings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:  

• Must be 18yrs of age for position
• 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
• Driving is NOT required for this position. 

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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.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Physical Requirements:

 Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.  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.  Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR.  The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Statement of Confidentiality:

The Red Shield After School Program Aide occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.