• Older Adult Program Assistant

    The Salvation Army (Waymart, PA)


    Overview

     

    Position:Older Adult Program Assistant

     

    Availability of Position: May 26, 2025

     

    Schedule:Part Time +; Mostly Tuesday-Thursday; schedule may vary from 8am-8pm

     

    Salary/Grade:$10.00-$11.00 per hr/ 70, Non-exempt

    The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package toeligibleemployees including:

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

    + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

    + Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

    + Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

    Responsibilities

    Position Overview:Assist with planning, preparing and the implementation of Senior Program activities

    Description of Position:

    + Assist with program set ups as needed.

    + Assist with implementation of Ladore Senior Program.

    + Lead small group activities as needed.

    + Lead full group activities i.e. MC Talent Show as needed.

    + Cover for the Program Coordinator in their absence.

    + Conduct property tours

    + Perform related duties, as assigned.

     

    The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required.

    + Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

    + Experience working with older adults and older adult programming.

    + Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 pounds.

    + As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every three years thereafter.

    + Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.

    + Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

     

    Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

     

    External candidates interested in this position please apply online athttp://careers.salvationarmy.org.

     

    Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply athttp://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

     

    Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on May 6, 2025.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    The Salvation Army’s 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.

     

    Requisition No.2389

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Waymart

     

    Job ID 2025-14010

     

    Category Social Services

     

    Compensation Min USD $11.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $11.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time