POSITION:     Program Assistant (Part-time/Substitute Position)         Washington Family Center/Family Literacy  PAY GRADE:     2  WAGE:                $8.24/hr. (as a minimum)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists assigned staff, performs office and clerical assignments and general program support.

• Assists supervisor by maintaining records, appointments and general knowledge base of the various services within the Family Center network.

• Assists with group activities, observes children and reports changes in behavior, attitude or physical condition to program supervisor in a timely manner; reports emergency situations immediately.

• Maintains the cleanliness and order in the program area.

• Processes information, screens calls and correspondence and maintains office area.

• Monitors students performing community service activities.

• Responsible for preparing, processing and maintaining all program records, information, correspondence, forms, supply requisitions, etc., ensuring the accuracy, format, grammar, timeliness and completeness of same.

• Maintains appropriate communications with all program staff and families.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:     

• Ability to work split shifts and flexibility to move to various locations, when program needs dictate.

• Ability to transport oneself and/or clients as program needs dictate.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Public Welfare, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC.,  OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607,  ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 1026, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.,TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010.

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