Program Assistant at Self-Help for the Elderly

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Intake assessment, Case management, Scheduling, Referral services, Housing counseling, Presentation skills, Data collection, Reporting, Office administration, Multitasking, Cantonese, English, MS Office, Communication skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Title: Program Assistant Department: Social Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Office Coordinator Summary: Responsible for assisting the Short-Term Home Care Program and Housing Services Program, and performing office duties for the department. Essential Functions: ⦁ Provides intake, assessment, scheduling and referral to seniors age 60 or over for their Short-term home care needs. ⦁ Develops a service plan for the consumer based on the assessment and establishes a schedule of services. Assigns Elder Care Worker(s) to perform services based on established protocol and follows up with consumers to assess the appropriateness and quality of services. ⦁ Provides information, referrals and counseling on available housing opportunities; assists clients in the application process by helping them with form completion and/or providing other needed assistance. ⦁ Maintains an effective referral system with relevant city departments, housing developers and building managers. ⦁ Provides presentations on housing-related issues; attends community meetings as assigned. ⦁ Maintains complete consumer files and completes all required data collection forms and reports. ⦁ Supports the Program Coordinator and assists with the day to day operations of the office by maintaining a clean and neat environment for clients and staffs. Replenishes office supplies as needed. ⦁ Prepares reports as required by funding sources. ⦁ Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ⦁ A high school graduate with relevant housing experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. ⦁ Experience in providing health, social or aging services in the community. ⦁ Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. ⦁ Must be self-motivated, organized and able to multitask under minim supervision. ⦁ Proficient in MS Office and the internet. ⦁ Must be bilingual in English and Cantonese. Biliterate in English and Chinese a plus. ⦁ Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal vehicle for 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 provides intake, assessment, and referral services for seniors while managing housing assistance and office operations. They are responsible for maintaining consumer files, preparing reports, and supporting the Program Coordinator in daily tasks.