Rate: $32.69 USD per hour
Description
Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!
The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Program Manager of Evangeline's House is responsible for the program operations within contractual requirements. Ensuring temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision are provided for up to six (6) Washington State foster care youth (12-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 60 days while awaiting placement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee operations under The Salvation Army's mission statement and ministry to children
Supervise and coordinate childcare workers and shift supervisors
Coordinate special needs of individual children
Ensure implementation of program structure
Ensure the physical needs of the program are met
With the support of the Human Resources, ensure recruitment needs are met for the program, including sorting candidates, scheduling and attending interviews, and recommending candidates for hire
Participate in new hire onboarding and ensure ongoing position specific training is provided
Conduct twice-monthly lead meetings and monthly staff meetings
Complete annual Focal Point Performance Reviews for all staff
Ensure schedule aligns with licensing requirements
To meet program needs, provide back-up for staff to ensure adequate coverage
Ensure all employees' timecards are audited for errors and signed at the beginning of each week
Participate in program on-call schedule
Ensure medical appointments are scheduled to meet all children's medical needs
Arrange transportation for children's appointments as needed
Make arrangements to provide for the cultural needs of all children
Work with the HEART program to ensure children are enrolled and attending school
Intervene with DSHS, counselors, therapists, teachers, and parents when necessary
Work directly with DSHS regarding placement and movement of children
Report incident reports and suspected abuse/neglect within licensing requirements
Refer children for counseling, developmental, psychological, medical, and dental services
Oversee contract and WAC compliance is maintained within program
Work with DSHS Licensor, contract administrator and Health Dept for audits and compliance related items
Maintain supply inventory as necessary
Submit repair requests to maintenance
Conduct monthly fire drills and report results in writing per licensing requirements
Coordinate the use of facility space for maximum utilization and safety
Assist in development and recommend revisions of program and practices
Review, recommend, and revise program forms utilized by employees
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations
Three years of similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable youth populations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Pass a Washington State Background Check
Possess a valid Driver's License with clear driving record; ability to clear a Motor Vehicle Records check
Successfully complete TSA Driver Training upon hire and annually thereafter
Produce current negative TB test results; bi-annual negative TB test results required
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, Child and Infant CPR, Adult CPR, and First Aid
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, training on Bloodborne Pathogens
Have or obtain prior to working with youth, WA Food Handler's Card
Must obtain annual Mandated Reporter training
Have or take de-escalation and restraint training (Right Response)
Due to the nature of the position, must possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Supervise staff members in an appropriate and ethical manner
Conflict resolution skills
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth and staff
Ability to manage employees and youth successfully with the department structure
Proficient in typing, organizing, and filing
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Effectively work with a diverse population in a team environment
Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care
Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care
Effective communication and problem solving skills
High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness
Be available to be on call to cover other shifts; to include weekends, nights, and holidays to meet program needs
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other program applicable software
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to operate multi-line telephone
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Ability to sweep, clean, do laundry, and perform other janitorial tasks to meet program needs
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 in order 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.
Working Conditions:
The work is typically performed in a home-like environment with studio rooms for the youth in care, communal living areas, and shared office spaces
Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions requiring adaptability, compassion, and resilience
Frequent loud noises due to group conversations, TV or music playing, and youth in mental health crisis
Irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, to meet program needs
Work Schedule / Location:
Five days per week to meet program needs / In-person at Spokane Citadel Corps in Spokane, WA
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunities for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization's need or when circumstances change.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Bloodborne Pathogens: Novice
CPR/AED: Novice
Education
Preferred
Associates or better
Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Food Handler's Card
Experience
Required
3 years: Experience working with vulnerable youth populations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
