Drop In Center Worker

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Evangeline Booth Lodge

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Drop-In Center Worker

LOCATION / DEPT : Evangeline Booth Lodge

REPORTS TO : Social Services Manager

PEOPLE MANAGER : No

FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE : RFT

PAY GRADE : 202

PAY RANGE : $17.00 - $20.40

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To support the full mission of The Salvation Army by providing compassionate, professional service to the families residing at the Lodge and in the community in a team-focused manner with the entire Lodge staff.

OUTCOMES

Provide a safe environment for children during the time parents attend classes at The Evangeline Booth Lodge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe drop-in center environment for children under the age of 6.
• Oversee the safety of children at the center.
• Create educational and fun activities for the children.
• Ensure that the children's needs are met, including but not limited to changing diapers, toileting, appropriate snacks and access to toys.
• Monitor interaction among the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents of the children.
• Supervise volunteers in the nursery, ensuring that they are assisting with child care.
• All other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Under the general supervision of the Social Services Manager with minimal freedom to plan, schedule and carry out responsibilities within established polices and guidelines.

This individual relates to and interacts with a wide range of contacts both within and outside the Salvation Army, including staff, Officers, parents, and children. In these contacts this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated based on how effective the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

COMPETENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE SALVATION ARMY 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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.