What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant - Hilo Outreach Prevention position at Lensa?
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Description
Department: Family Intervention Services
Position Title: Program Assistant – Hilo Outreach/Prevention
Supervisor: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date: Jan 2024
General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Unit Mission Statement:
"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."
The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane. Implement safe restraints of youth involved in physical confrontation situations.
Communication Demands:
The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.
Skills/Technical Knowledge:
Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
Equipment Needs:
Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.
Description Of Work Environment:
Most work will be indoors at Family Intervention Services. Attendance at trainings, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, may be required.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Required
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Description
Department: Family Intervention Services
Position Title: Program Assistant – Hilo Outreach/Prevention
Supervisor: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date: Jan 2024
General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Unit Mission Statement:
"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."
- ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS graduate or equivalent.
- One year job-related experience.
- Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
- Valid TB and medical clearance.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
- DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances
- PREFERRED QUALICATIONS:
- Meets Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army, including passing initial and annual MVR clearances to drive for work related functions and driving company vehicles.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Perform the following essential functions under close supervision)
- Provide support to Specialists and other professional staff to:
- provide outreach and identified services to youth and families.
- assist in follow-up with youth, families and community agencies.
- provide transportation services as necessary.
- provide attendant care to youths.
- maintain required reports and case file documentation.
- Provide clerical support, including
- order supplies as required.
- maintain all program files and records.
- write, type or duplicate all correspondence, memos, forms and other program documents as required or requested by program staff.
- greet all “walk-in” clients and visitors and assist them to expedite the purpose of their visits.
- receive, open, date and distribute incoming mail and to be responsible for all outgoing mail.
- perform light bookkeeping.
- Perform office housekeeping, such as vacuum office, throw out trash, keep desks in neat orderly manner.
- perform all office errands as required or requested.
- assist in telephone reception.
- assist in scheduling appointments.
- Maintain professional worker-client and staff relationships at all times.
- OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Willing to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.
- Ability and skill in communicating with people of different cultures/ethnicity.
- Ability and skill in relating to a wide range of people and situations: youth; parents; agency workers; school personnel; law enforcement personnel; businesses; civic groups; supervisors; and other similar personnel.
- Personal attributes: good, sound judgment; dependability; understanding firmness; caring; organizational skills; ability to work under conditions of constant change and stress; organized, high energy and ability to perform responsibilities outside the job description if the need arises.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work under stressful conditions
- Interact with others with courtesy and tact
- Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner
- Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
- Complete projects on schedule
- Maintain confidentiality
- Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane. Implement safe restraints of youth involved in physical confrontation situations.
Communication Demands:
The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.
Skills/Technical Knowledge:
Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
Equipment Needs:
Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.
Description Of Work Environment:
Most work will be indoors at Family Intervention Services. Attendance at trainings, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, may be required.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Required
- Driver's License
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com