Program Assistant

Title: Program Assistant                 

Location: Ladore

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Availability: 2 positions: 1) May 25, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026  2) Aug. 3, 2026 - Oct. 16, 2026

Schedule:  PT+, mostly Tue-Thu. Schedule may vary anytime between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, rare weekend.

Salary and Grade:  $15.00 per hour; 73

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.

Requirements:

• Must love working with people.
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Experience working with older adults and older adult programming.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. 

Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.  

Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.  

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.

No phone calls please

Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 4/14/26.

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

Requisition No. 2596