Temporary Program Assistant
- Denver, CO
- $21.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Reports to: Program Manager/SupervisorSupervises: N/ARate of Pay: $21/hourClosing Date: 09/10/2025Benefits: Temporary; Full-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)
- Provide inside and outside security and safety of the building, as well as the shelter population.
- Must always remain awake while on the job for the safety and security of the clients.
- Know and enforce facility rules.
- Supervise nightly shelter registration, providing accurate count for supervisor’s use.
- Maintain ongoing professional relationship with all interpersonal contacts. Mediate problems with shelter population.
- Performs security and fire watches both inside and outside of the building.
- Maintain all program materials in an appropriate manner.
- Coordinate cleanup of facility both inside and outside as assigned.
- Provide information and referral to social service programs as needed or refer to appropriate staff as needed.
- Perform record keeping duties.
- Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army
- Strong communication and people skills
- Demonstrated history of providing professional, effective case management services
- Competent in providing a positive, solution-focused approach to working with troubled program participants
- Able to conceptualize, teach and model case management skills, including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
- Experience providing supervision to staff.
- Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
- Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
- High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities preferred.
- Driving
- If the position requires driving:
- A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license is required.
- An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.
- POSITION DOES NOT REQUIRE DRIVING.
- Background Check
- Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.
- Ability to maneuver.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
- Ability to operate telephone.
- Ability to lift 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.