OVERVIEW: 

The After-School Coordinator & Community Liaison’s primary responsibility is to enhance all programs that deal with intervention, prevention and mentoring as well as coordinating a quality After School program for Children in grades Pre-K-8. The After-School Coordinator & Community Liaison will enhance community information and participation by actively seeking opportunities to speak at schools, businesses, trade school and service clubs about the Red Shield programs and opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a clean, neat and organized office area Create weekly or biweekly support groups with parents and community members to enhance programs and referrals for families Greet visitors pleasantly and be courteous at all times; keeping in mind it is the responsibility of all employees to make members and visitors feel welcome Monitor activities in library Attend outreach events that promote programs and recruit volunteers. Plan a program for all afterschool students every Friday (crafts, movie, bingo, etc.) Make appropriate grade level packets for all homework students Set up speaking engagements at schools and other community organizations to advertise services and recruit volunteers Maintain all volunteer files for homework helpers that help in the program Keep files on each child who attends for the sake of grant reporting Maintain all CDBG reporting files Clean after each end of a day around your work area. Lock gates, doors, rooms and restrooms in your working area Help promote and stimulate involvement in activities of the center Recognize potential discipline problems and try to correct them before they become disruptive to the program. Major or continual disciplinary authority for proper follow-up Actively identifying and referring problem students to the counseling programs and mentoring programs (Girl Guards, Sunbeams, Adventure Corps & Junior Soldier) programs made available to them at the Red Shield, which may include individual or family counseling as well as anger management groups After any organized activity it is your responsibility to make sure all equipment and/or supplies are properly stored. The activity area must be cleaned up by the class and instructors Needed program supplies should be requested through the Program Manager well before they are needed Any illegal activity taking place on center property must be reported to the Corps Officer, or evening supervisor and proper authorities called. In the event the Corps Officer is unavailable contact the Operation Manager. (When in doubt call the police) Transport children to camp and on field trips. Also transport individuals to programs offered Statistics Meet Child Safety regulations and abide by them Must attend all staff training and meetings Any schedule change needs Program Manager's approval Other duties as assigned by Program Manager, Operation Manager and Corps Officers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ability to work and relate well with people of diverse ages and backgrounds Experience or education in Child Development or Child Education (Preferred) Able to obtain a Class B License with 25 passenger endorsement within first 90 days of employment (Required) Obtain CPR/First certification within the first 30 days of employment (Required)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively with children and young adults, which will lead to building positive self-esteem and responsibility Maturity in dealing with the public Self-motivated individual with the ability to see what needs to be done and to follow through until completed Ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education Professional attitude and approach to problem-solving Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to adapt Good organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED: 

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software Specialty vehicles, with a Class B license

ADA Statement:

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

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.  We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.