Job Title : Program Assistant--Arbuckle Family Action Center Salary / Pay Rate : $11.10-$13.46/hr. Type of Industry : Education Employer / Location : Arbuckle, CA Deadline : Aug 1, 2014 Description : BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the First 5 Colusa Director, performs a variety of family support, case management, and clerical and receptionist duties, and specialized program support duties necessary to assist with implementing a community resource center for improving health and development of young children, age 0-5, and their families. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Perform secretarial and clerical duties including but not limited to greeting community, phones, messages, filing, data entry and ordering of supplies; • Assist families in accessing community resources. • Type, duplicate and distribute a variety of program information materials, reports, forms and other documents; translate oral and written materials as needed to assist clients; • Operate standard office machines and equipment including computers and software programs (MS Word, Excel, Publisher), printers, copiers, calculators and FAX machines; • Maintain a variety of program records, reports and files; • Maintain informational bulletin board; Provide oral Spanish/English translation in office and at community events; • Provide application assistance for health insurance, employment, passports, DMV, etc. to assist community members as needed; • Provide outreach and marketing of programs and services offered at the Family Action Center; • Assist with and participate in events including, but not limited to, USDA Food Give-Away, Family; Fair, Kindergarten registration; • Assist with Kids Academy to coordinate activities; • Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients and the operation of the FAC; • Prepare, process, and maintain necessary records of client participation; • Participate in staff development as directed; • Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: • Modern office practices and procedures; • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; • Confidentiality requirements; • Positive communication skills, including active listening and problem solving; • Computer hardware and software in order to perform word processing, information retrieval and maintenance of data; • Telephone techniques and etiquette; • Record-keeping and filing techniques; • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; • Oral and written communications skills; • Community outreach and organizing techniques; Childcare issues, access to health issues, parent education and/or literacy programs; • Cultural sensitivity and awareness; • Proper English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation; • Basic arithmetic skills. ABILITY TO: • Independently perform all duties of the position efficiently and effectively; • Operate a variety of assigned office equipment; • Understand and follow oral and written instructions; • Maintain records and files; • Facilitate parent understanding, involvement and communication; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; • Plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and time lines; • Work as an effective team member; • Respond to the public with courtesy and tact; • Maintain confidentiality; • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds; • Operate a vehicle to conduct work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED and one to three year’s clerical experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Drivers License; • Bilingual English/Spanish fluency for some positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office with constant interruptions. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: • Hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person; • Seeing to read a variety of documents; • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment; • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store materials; • Bending at the waist, kneeling and squatting; • Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbs.; • Driving a vehicle to carry out program activities. HAZARDS: Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. How to Apply : Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed application form to: Colusa County Office of Education 146 - 7th Street Colusa, CA 95932; OR apply online at: edjoin.org. Contact Name : Personnel Department Contact Phone : (530) 458-0350 Ext. 10351 or 10367 Email : Website : edjoin.org
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:16:29 +0000
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