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Program Assistant

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Decatur, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

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Job Title:

Program Assistant

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006186

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY: $37,065.60

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Admin Support 3(Program Assistant) at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary: $37,065.60

Job Grade E

Job Description :

This position supports the Nurse Managers on the Units with administrative functions. This position is significant contribution to the daily operations. The Program Associate collaborate with Tx Team to make sure that all individuals attend the program are registered for classes at the mall. The Program Associate provide customer service relation for our individuals, hospital wide staff and external visitors of the hospital that come to the mall. In addition, the Program Associate is the office manager with include responsibilities of ordering supplies and timekeeper for our staff.

Job Responsibilities :


  • Performs a variety of clerical support functions for the Unit.
  • Conducts clerical research, gathering and compiling information using a variety of resources to prepare, assemble or generate reports
  • Receive, screen and direct telephone communications and greet or assist internal or external customers
  • Operates office equipment and maintains supplies
  • Provides general clerical support to the unit to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining record-keeping and filing systems, etc.

Qualifications :


1. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

2. Ability to maintain routine clerical records

3. Ability to maintain and update filing, inventory and mailing system

4. Ability to prepare related reports


“Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information.”

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Qualifications - External

High school diploma/GED and ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.

Preferred Qualifications - External

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel - Ability to maintain routine clerical records

Years of experiences in customer services as a receptionist and office manager with clerical experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of progressively complex office or administrative experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $37,066

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