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The Salvation Army Southern California

Temp Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House

The Salvation Army Southern California, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254

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Temp Program Operations Specialist – Evangeline’s House Apply for the Temp Program Operations Specialist – Evangeline’s House role at The Salvation Army Southern California.

DEPARTMENT:

Evangeline’s House

POSITION TITLE:

Program Operations Specialist

STATUS:

Full time, non-exempt

SUPERVISOR:

Evangeline’s House Program Manager

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Program Operations Specialists working in Evangeline’s House provide temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of successful experience working with youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

21 years of age

Pass a Criminal Background Check

Pass a DSHS Background Check

Be emotionally mature and stable to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing

CPR/First Aid training

Blood borne pathogen/HIV training

De‑escalation and restraint training

Recent negative TB test

Food Handlers permit

Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbal and physical interaction with children in care

Ability to manage challenging behaviors of youth in care

Effective communication and problem‑solving skills

High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

Available to be on‑call to cover other shifts during the week; some holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings

Complete Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year

Work well within a team

Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors

Directly supervise youth in care

Communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration

Actively lead and participate in the client’s daily activities including meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring

Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor

Document client’s daily activities

Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care

Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs

Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures

Ensure HIPAA, WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance

Implement behavior management (de‑escalation and restraint) appropriately

Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines

Offer guidance to the youth as needed

Clean the facility when needed

Do laundry when needed

Assist with snow removal when necessary

Serve food to the youth at meal times and provide snacks throughout the day

Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns; contribute to a positive morale in the program

Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers

Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking)

All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead

Operate a telephone

Operate a desktop computer

Access and produce information from a computer

Understand written information

Qualified 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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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