Southwestern Community Action Council is a private non-profit agency whose mission is to facilitate the social and economic well-being of low-income families in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties in West Virginia. We are a leader in the development and provision of a variety of community programs and services provided by qualified, highly trained, client focused staff. Our programs include Early Head Start / Head Start, Mason County Homeless Services, Weatherization Assistance, Case Management / Homemaker Services, Senior Community Services (Mature Worker), Utility Assistance, and Veteran Supportive Services.
We currently have an opening for a Part Time Program Assistant for our Senior Community Services program in Beckley, WV to join our team and achieve great things together.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate well with people;
• ability to plan, train, coordinate, organize and manage;
• self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision;
• excellent written and oral communication skills;
• valid driver’s license with safe driving record;
• must have a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage for use on the job.
• One year of relevant experience in a human service or workforce development agency and/or training facility.
• Knowledge of handling confidential information according to company guidelines.
• Ability to provide accurate, clear information to staff and clients.
• Ability to maintain record keeping systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with participants, community contacts and management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Position Details (This is a sampling of duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned)

• This position will serve the counties of Cabell, Mercer, McDowell, Summers, Monroe, and Fayette.
• Will assist in the administration of the local Senior Community Service Employment Program office including recruitment, selection, orientation, training and supervision of all local participants and participant assistants.
• Will match participants with jobs that correlate with their interest and abilities.
• Data entry and data management of participant information in the NCOA and Department of Labor databases and any other database used by the program.
• Provide appropriate counseling and related supportive services to participant which shall facilitate their placement into unsubsidized employment.
• Maintain accuracy of biweekly staff and participant timesheets and timely submission for payroll.
• Perform other job related duties necessary for the success of the program or as assigned by the SCSEP Director or CEO.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Paid Holidays

Application Process

Interested applicants outside the agency will need to submit an agency application by visiting www.scacwv.org or calling 304-525-5151. EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• human services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Workforce development: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person