What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant-Head Start position at Geminus & Regional Health Systems?
Program Assistant – Head Start
Geminus Corporation partners with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs to help increase access to high-quality social health care for children and families across Northern Indiana. Geminus Corporation is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Position Purpose: To support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) and record-keeping compliance. The incumbent will coordinate parent events related to program goals and governance. Adhere to HEAD START performance standards, GEMINUS policies and procedures and STATE MANDATES regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Scope of Authority/Responsibility
The Program Assistant reports to the Site Manager and is responsible for overseeing all documentation and recordkeeping for compliance, including but not limited to;
1) ERSEA- recruitment/waitlist, intake, registration, attendance campaign
2) Parent involvement- meetings, events, and communications
3) PROMIS database- initial entry, maintenance, weekly updates (health, nutrition, family service, in kind, attendance)
4) Child and Family Files-ERSEA/Family Services; Health/Nutrition
5) Monitoring/Record-Keeping Binders
6) USDA
This position is responsible for coordinating transportation services, onsite socializations, parent meetings and events. The incumbent will assist the Site Manager with program administrative duties and facility support. In addition, this position is required to have access to reliable transportation in order to work offsite a minimum of 20% of the time, activities include recruitment, intakes, community events, field trips and transition activities.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
Academic: Associate degree in office administration, technology or a related field preferred.
Experience: 2 years of related experience in administrative duties, data entry, and client/customer service preferred.
Pay Range: $18.38 - $22.98 Hourly
Geminus Head Start offers a competitive salary, and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.38 - $22.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you provide solid references prior to an interview?
- What is your highest level of education?
- How many years of relevant experience (administrative duties, data entry, and client/customer service) do you have?
- Do you agree to the pay range of $18.38 - $22.98?
- Can you contest to being able to pass an extensive background check?
- Can you contest to being to pass a pre-employment drug screening?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and reliable transportation? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Merrillville, IN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23