Program Assistant - WF Successful Parents Program #892

Peckham, Inc.

Job Description

 

Job Title:   Program Assistant - WF Successful Parents Program #892

Department: Services

Reports To: Work First Coordinator

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Location: Lansing CAMW!

Prepared By:   Work First Coordinator

Prepared Date: 08/14/06

Approved By:   HR

Approved Date: 08/14/06

 

 

SUMMARY

This part-time grant-funded position maintains accurate documentation of Successful Parent participants. Basic computer, filing, and office skills needed. This position could end if the grant ends.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

 

1.  Maintain accurate documentation of Work First Successful Parents participant activities as specified by Peckham Inc., Department of Human Services, and Capital Area Michigan Works! Daily

2.  Assist with mailings and phone calls.  Daily

3.  Track and monitor activity sheets and documentation. Daily

4.  Set up and maintain WF Successful Parents program files in conjunction with Successful Parents Employment Specialist.  Daily

5.  Copy and collate class materials.  As needed

6.  Organize research materials.  As needed

7.  Provide coverage for Employment Specialist.  As needed

8.  Monitor and assist participants during break and lunch times.  Daily

9.  Provide good customer service for all Work First Successful Parents participants. Daily

10.  Provide job seeking skills training.  As needed

11.  Assist with e-mail account and resume creation for participants.  Daily

12.  At 3 months postpartum monitor employment and DHS participation. As needed

13.  Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Daily

14.  Utilize a team work approach for all projects.  Daily

15.  Promote Peckham?s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders. Daily

16.  Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards.  Daily

17.  Other duties as assigned. 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or 2 years equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Microsoft office computer software use with the ability to type 40 wpm.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

COMMENTS

Team work and customer service is a top priority.  Must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.  Bilingual skills highly preferred.

 

 

  Applications for this position will be accepted through Thursday, August 24, 2006.

Please mail or fax cover letter, resume, and wage expectations to:

 

Peckham, Inc

2822 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, MI 48906

Fax (517) 316-4400

 

Or you may complete an application at our main building.

 

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Job Posting #892. This number must be included on your application.