Program Assistant-Head Start & Early Head Start Full-time)-Oahu

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Program assistant is primarily responsible for the program's Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance
(ERSEA)services. The Program Assistant is responsible for recruiting students and families, processing incoming applications,
following up on applications, planning recruitment events, inputting all program data in the appropriate database, creating regular
data reports, and overseeing the management of all student data requirements, greet participants, answer telephone calls for the
program, assist parents with application and enrollment process, and perform related office duties, including, faxing, filing, and
photocopying as needed and all other duties assigned.

• Reliable transportation required
• Must be able to work on the weekends and travel off island as needed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or
program. Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively. Knowledge needed such as stenography,
office routines, elementary accounting procedures; operation of equipment such as bookkeeping and billing machines,
tabulating equipment, transcription machines.

EXPERIENCE

• Six months or less

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
• Typing at 45 wpm with accuracy in spelling and grammar.
• Must possess organizational and computer skills to perform assignments.
• Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Competent of different database systems

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as needed basis throughout the island.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants,
  as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of
  convictions.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant
  services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.
• Able to provide PATCH certification for Assistant Caregiver or Lead Caregiver qualification, if not applicant MUST be willing to go back to school to attain their CDA.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://childandfamilyservice.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1460620-491016.html