Program Assistant at Self-Help for the Elderly

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Service, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Bilingual, Microsoft Office, Public Transportation, Food Service, Professional Development, Client Intake, Data Organization, Health Resources, Outreach, Record Keeping, Translation, Presentation Skills, Team Participation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Title: Program Assistant Department: Nutrition and Senior Centers FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Community Services Manager Summary: Assists in planning and implementing program activities and performs other duties at designated centers or at other locations for special events. Essential Functions: 1. Assists in the planning, promotion and implementation of educational, health and recreational activities at various centers. 2. Provides information, referrals and translation regarding health, welfare and other resources for program participants and the public. 3. Promotes meal services by conducting outreach to community-based organizations, groups and individuals, and scheduling and making presentations to various target groups. 4. Conducts client intakes; organizes and keeps service records and data as required; and prepares monthly service reports. 5. Documents services according to program protocol; submits monthly service logs and reports as needed. 6. Assists with food service as needed. 7. Participates in professional development training sessions as assigned. 8. Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as required. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1. College degree with two years of experience in community service. 2. Must possess strong self-motivation and ability to work with elderly people of all socioeconomic backgrounds; experience in working with seniors is strongly preferred. 3. Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Must be bilingual and bi-literate in English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin). 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet. 6. Must be able to work weekends. 7. Occasionally able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds. 8. Must pass health screening for TB clearance. 9. Must obtain First Aid and CPR certificates by the end of the 3-month introductory period. 10. Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal vehicle for the performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy. Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify. Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.

Responsibilities

The Program Assistant assists in planning and implementing program activities, including educational, health, and recreational activities. They also provide information and referrals to program participants and conduct outreach to promote meal services.