Program Assistant

COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES, Inc.

SUBJECT:   PROGRAM ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:   Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

HOURS:    Up to 20 hours within a two week pay period including day, evening, and overnight hours. Some flexible hours as well as scheduled shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

 REQUIREMENTS:  Prefer a minimum of 2 years of college in a human services field and 2 years of work experience in a child caring institution; proof of negative TB test; 3 professional references; not a perpetrator of child abuse/neglect; no convictions relating to harm or threatened harmed to an individual.

SUPERVISED BY:   Director of RHY and Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfill all duties of an Intervention Specialist or Transitional Living Specialist, including working scheduled shifts.


• Assist the Program Manager in completing orientation and training of new staff, undergraduate interns and volunteers.


• Assist in maintenance of health and fire standards, licensing rules, nutritional and medical needs, and building maintenance.


• Inventory, purchase and organize the majority of food, household items and office supplies. Promptly complete associated purchase orders and forward to the administrative office.


• Assist in purchasing clothing, school supplies and other necessary items for clients in need. Promptly complete associated purchase orders and forward to the administrative office.


• Assisting in overseeing building cleanliness and organization.


• Inventory and organize donations and agency clothing/hygiene item supplies.


• Complete 25 hours of training each fiscal year as required by State licensing.


• Complete time sheet by the end of each pay period.


• Attend monthly Business Meetings.


• Any other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

Full job description available on the employer's site.