Youth Development Professional & Driver

Job Details

Job Location:

AOK-Tulsa AC-463 - Tulsa, OK 74106

Salary Range: $12.50 - $12.50 Hourly

Job Category:
Recreation

Job Summary:

Assists alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. May assist in special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.

Responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.

Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Responsible for assisting to ensure all Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
  Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.

• Responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.
• Safely operate transportation in accordance with state and The Salvation Army rules and regulations. Ensure safety of children within Driver’s direct care. Supervises behavior of passengers and manages passenger behavior in a manner that ensures safety and compliance with behavioral standards during transport.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff in a courteous and respectful manner; respond accordingly to needs.
• Follows all center policies and state regulations. Ensures transportation list is on bus and accounts for all children before and after departure. Ensures and double checks that all children have exited vehicle at destinations.

• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
• Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
• Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• Responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.
• Assists in the conservation of all Salvation Army resources.
• Abides by and enforce all Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Be willing to assist in any way asked to fulfill the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.
• Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.
• Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events.

Must be over the age of 21 to drive a center vehicle to transport youth to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License