Driver CDL & Program Aide

Location: Pasco Corps Community Center, Port Richey, FL

Position Type: Regular Full-Time, 35 hrs/wk

Pay Range: $13.89 – $16.50/ Hour

About this opportunity:

Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities as well as needed appointments. Plans, and provides activities and childcare services for school-age children participating in the Before/After School and/or Summer Day Camp Programs; plans, develops, and facilitates recreational activities and play time; prepares and maintains program records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of TSA’s property.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides transportation for Youth and Corps members to and from activities.
• Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.
• Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.
• Maintains control of passenger activities by prohibiting unsafe or non-Christian behavior.
• Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Facilitates activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children.
• Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
• Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation.
• Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.
• Prepares schedules, parent notices, newsletters, and other instruments necessary for the smooth operation of all programs.
• Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
• Assures all program rooms are decorated with up-to-date themes and seasons; assists in preparing and maintaining attractive, entertaining, and educational bulletin boards.
• Collects and receipts all money paid by program participants; ensures the security and accountability of all money collected.
• Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for programs.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
• Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with parents, community leaders and host organizations and agencies; ensures all obligations are fulfilled in meeting the requirements of any written or verbal agreements.
• Assists in facilitating and supervising summer, spring and winter Day Camp Programs.
• Assists in facilitating and supervising the Home School Physical Education Program.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years’ experience operating an automotive vehicle, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state driver's license

Valid State Commercial Driver’s License

C.P.R. and First Aid Certification

DOT Medical Certificate

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  08/15/2024 – 11/15/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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