Program Assistant - Hilo Outreach Prevention

Program Assistant - Hilo Outreach Prevention

Job Category : Social Services

Requisition Number : PROGR021635

Location : Hilo, HI

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 Qualifications :

Job Summary : The Program Assistant (PA) can either be a full time or part time regular non exempt position under the Hilo Outreach / Prevention programs. The PA for this specific job requirements supports activities and services involved with youth homelessness, street outreach, and housing assistance funded through the Hawaii County. The PA is supervised by the Program Manager of the Hilo Outreach / Prevention program and will perform an array assigned activities that include direct and / or clerical services to support the Specialist staff members in the program with these related service areas.

Essential Functions :

Other Functions :

Mental Demands :

Physical Demands :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.