What are the responsibilities and job description for the LightHouse Program Assistant 1 position at Volunteers of America of North Louisiana?
About Us
Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to provide opportunity, promote dignity, and inspire change in all who find their way to us. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, health, and human services that benefit children and families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and senior adults.
Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs.
Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist Lighthouse kids in understanding academic content and provide them with strategies to support
them in school. Work with kids in the after-school program at community sites to bridge gaps and
provide resources for academic progression.
Founded in 1896 by social reformers Ballington and Maud Booth, Volunteers of America began as a movement of “volunteers” who were committed and sought to "reach and uplift" the American people. Volunteers of America North Louisiana began in Shreveport in 1935 with the opening of a shelter for women and children. Leading with our long-standing reputation and brand, the agency has grown to operate 40 programs, which tackle our communities’ most pressing issues and integrate our deep compassion with highly effective programs.
Thanks to our dedicated team of more than 350 employees, along with thousands of volunteers, donors, and supporters, we aim to give hope to thousands of people each year. We endeavor to attract qualified and caring individuals to consider a career with us and experience a collaborative culture that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist Lighthouse kids in understanding academic content and provide them with strategies to support
them in school. Work with kids in the after-school program at community sites to bridge gaps and
provide resources for academic progression.
Program Sites are Bossier & Shreveport
Monday-Thursday
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to use a computer as required.
Must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate
standard office equipment. Work is primarily sedentary but must be able to move throughout the
building to access office equipment. May need to occasionally move light equipment. Regular
attendance at work is a requirement of this position. Able to travel among Volunteer of America
locations within North Louisiana as required.
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change
at any time, with or without notice. The employee will follow all instructions and perform all duties
requested and assigned by their supervisor or any Volunteers of America supervisor.
JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with youth in the Lighthouse program.
- Assist students and program staff in all academic and operational functions of the Lighthouse
- Assist Program Coordinator with classroom management and the 3rd meal daily.
- Plan and implement daily lessons for designated small group sessions.
- Assist students with homework completion and remediate individual and whole group skills.
- Assist students with subject content according to individual strengths in conjunction with
- Assist students with study strategies and techniques to increase fluency and skills.
- Always observe confidentiality in regard to Lighthouse policies and procedures.
- Assist with transporting Lighthouse students to program and home when needed.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in the education field or with children preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Willingness to seek and provide creative and meaningful learning experiences within a nurturing
- Ability to identify and address individual student needs.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel,
- Ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule and work independently to complete tasks in an
- Basic organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive
- Flexibility to work with various age groups as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to use a computer as required.
Must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate
standard office equipment. Work is primarily sedentary but must be able to move throughout the
building to access office equipment. May need to occasionally move light equipment. Regular
attendance at work is a requirement of this position. Able to travel among Volunteer of America
locations within North Louisiana as required.
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change
at any time, with or without notice. The employee will follow all instructions and perform all duties
requested and assigned by their supervisor or any Volunteers of America supervisor.
