Bus Chaperone

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Assist with the transportation of campers to and from Camp Gifford. Provide general supervision, ensuring the physical and emotional safety of the campers. Take accountability and ensure all the appropriate children are on the bus. Take possession of all paperwork, medication, and money while in transport. Make sure pickup and drop-off of campers as per directions of the Camp and local leadership.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children preferred
• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• Manage, engage, and control groups of children ages 7-17

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Good communication skills
• Be able to pass a child safety background check
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Knowledge of child/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet bus at Bus Depot or agreed upon location
• Transition the campers onto the bus, including meeting the campers in a friendly way
• Maintain accountability and ensure all the appropriate children are on the bus
• Take possession of all paperwork, medications, and money from local coordinators
• Manage and control campers while in transit
• Ensure the campers are physically and emotionally safe
• Beware of bullying, name calling, and any inappropriate behavior or speech
• Enforce camp policies and procedures
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times
• Ensure compliance with standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Operate a telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep, clean, and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

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

COVID-19:

"The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds."

Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then processes described in this summary should be followed.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.