Job Details
Description
Part-Time Position: 6 Hours per Week
Position Summary
Assists family center or other Akin direct service program in implementation of events, newsletter support, volunteers, and other center activities. Assists in outreach efforts to ensure involvement of culturally diverse community. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Assists in coordinating schedules and/or facilitates workshops, classes, special events, and other activities for a Akin direct service program
- Assists in meeting/event setup, including preparation and cleanup assistance
- Assists in special projects and other responsibilities, as requested and/or assigned
- Assists in collaborating with partner agencies to promote awareness of Akin programs
- Provides information and referral support, maintain resource lists, and minimal case management with center participants
- Assists with coordination of volunteers, including recruiting volunteers, assigning duties, and maintaining paperwork
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Possess strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with diverse populations and all levels of personnel
- Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work environment and community
- Proficient in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Ability to embrace and support Akin’s commitment to fostering an inclusive organization
Working Environment
This job is performed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones)
- Typical office lighting and temperatures
- Moderate interruptions
- Ability to work in a confined area
- Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
- Limited travel to other site locations within the state
Physical Demands
- While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Regular, predictable attendance is required
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma with two years relevant experience in community education, program assistance or social services
- Experience working with volunteers which reflects progressive responsibilities in recruitment, screening, and placement
- A one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
- CPR and First Aid upon hire or within 30 days of hire
- Requires Agency Affiliated Counselor credential after hire
- HIV/AIDS and Blood borne Pathogens training required – within 30 days
- May require food handler’s license, if so, required within 30 days of hire
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Successful completion of a drivers check if position requires driving on a regular basis (at least three times per week) or drives employees. Must not have more than two driving incidents within the last three years
Salary Range And Benefits
The salary range for this position is $20.91- $27.18. The starting salary range for this position is $20.91 - $22.48 DOE for external candidates.
