Program Assistant- RHY Program

Summary:

Assists with a variety of administrative tasks for the Program Coordinator and helps curate and operate community wide events for runaway youth.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with community and Statewide events as required.
• Maintain and update all social media platforms weekly.
• Supports Program Coordinator with maintaining local hotspots by ensuring that events are stocked with program materials and perishable snacks.
• Completes and attends all trainings and meetings in a timely manner as well as participating in group Anger Management Sessions for youth.
• Support program youth in developing positive attitudes, goals, and self-confidence.
• Respond to RHY hotline calls and provide telephone support.
• Provide crisis counseling support to RHY program youth.
• Serve on-call after business hours to provide telephone counseling and crisis response for the RHY hotline. May include meeting with a runaway youth outside of normal hours.
• Local travel throughout the State (mileage reimbursable).
• Serves as back-up staff to Children’s Center (shelter) when staffing needs arise
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for program participants as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field (Social work, sociology, psychology, counseling) preferred; or an Associates' degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a family counseling or child-serving agency including direct services.
• Experience with social media platforms and office software.
• Experience with community-based services.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, ethics and professional boundaries.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Must be responsible, dependable and able to take initiative.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, act independently, and make decisions that impact youth and program operations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• family counseling or child-serving agency : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19809 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000 - $39,000