Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Job Category : Administrative & Clerical

Requisition Number : PROGR021611

Location : San Fran Harbor Light, San Francisco, CA 941034405, USA

Description

Duties and Responsibilities :

Observe all persons entering and exiting the building

Document, inform, and report all incidents and daily activities that occur during the shift

Maintain a safe, secure, responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment for clients

Answer the telephone, take messages, and direct callers as appropriate

Facilitate medication observation according to policy and procedure

Support searches in the facility, dormitories, and individuals for all alcohol, drugs, drug paraphilia, contraband, and program violations including food and electronics

Enforce house rules, procedures, and protocols for clients

Distribute sorted client mail

Regular security and wellness checks throughout the facility and the shift

Assist the program department clinical staff in administering U.A. (Urine Analysis) test(s) and / or Breathalyzer for program participants

Assist in emergency disaster responses and emergency drills

Respond to all unusual incidents and notify all required staff

Respond to calls for assistance from other departments of the Center

Assist in the admissions and exits of clients

Other related duties as required

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience working with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers

Experience with Microsoft programs

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment company provided)

Tuberculosis clearance (within the first seven days of employment company provided)

Skills and Abilities :

Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Ability to work with a highly diverse population, and with children

Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed environment

Equipment Used :

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)

ADA Statement :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will :

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

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