Job Sumary:

The Program Assistant II assists the Ke Ola Pono staff in the implementation of outreach and referral services by providing program and clerical support, site activities, and operating and maintaining the program vehicle to transport eligible program participants.

Responsibilities:

Site Support 80%

• Assists with meal service.
• Conducts friendly visits and phone reassurances.
• Tracks participant attendance and other service counts.
• Collects, deposits, and reports on voluntary contributions.
• Assists with the safety and sanitation maintenance at the sites.
• Assists with educational and recreational activities that positively impact the health and wellness of participants.
• Assists with ordering and keeping inventory of site supplies as needed.
• Drives a 15 passenger van.
• Provides transportation and escort services to participants.
• Ensures regular maintenance and repair of program vehicles.

Office Support 20%

• Assists with inputting data to document services.
• Assists with file maintenance for participants, volunteers, and resource instructors.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• One (1) year of human service experience in a health, education, Hawaiian culture or social service program.

Substitution

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health, Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or other closely related field may e substituted for the experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the elderly.
• Ability to use a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to drive a large passenger van and/or para-transit bus.

Required Job Requirements

• Valid Hawaii driver's license, current no-fault insurance and daily access to an automobile.
• Excellent driving record verified by a City and County Traffic Abstract.
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain these certificates shortly after being employed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.06 - $22.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Older adults

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road