FT Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House

Role summary

FT Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House is a full-time role at The Salvation Army Southern California in Spokane, Washington, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-22. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.

Job title

FT Program Operations Specialist - Evangeline's House

Company

The Salvation Army Southern California

Location

Spokane, Washington, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-22

Job description

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 :

Program Operations Specialists working in Evangeline’s House and provide temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

Have a high school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of successful experience working with youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

21 years of age

Pass a Criminal Background Check

Pass a DSHS Background Check

Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing.

CPR/First Aid training

Blood borne pathogen/HIV training

De-escalation and restraint training

Produce a recent negative TB test

Food Handlers permit

Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care

Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness

Be available to be on-call to cover other shifts during the week; some Holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings

Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year

Work well within a team

Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors

Directly supervise youth in care

Be able to communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration

Actively lead, participate in the client’s daily activities including, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring

Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor

Document client’s daily activities

Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care

Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs

Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures

Ensure HIPPA. WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance

Properly implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint)

Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines

Offer guidance to the youth as needed

Clean the facility when needed

Do laundry when needed

Assist with snow removal when necessary

Serve food to the youth at meal times, as well as provide snacks throughout the day

Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns. Contribute to a positive morale in the program.

Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers

Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking)

All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead

Operate a telephone

Operate a desktop computer

Access and produce information from a computer

Understand written information

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 to 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.

BENEFITS :

A generous benefits package is included with regular 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.