FWSCS David & Margaret Youth and Family Services, Program Support Assistant (26/27) - FWS Only

Job Description Summary IMPORTANT NOTE : APPLICANTS MUST be currently enrolled at ULV and have a FEDERAL WORK STUDY award to be eligible for this position. * The David & Margaret Home empowers children, youth, and families through culturally diverse services that foster emotional, educational, spiritual, and identity development. Personal Qualities: David & Margaret Youth and Family Services (D&M) serves a population who have often experienced major life challenges and need assistance in their healing, adjustment, and recovery. David & Margaret’s programs are built around a person-centered philosophy recognizing that every person is wonderfully unique. We believe those we serve are the experts and key decision makers in their recovery process and our mission is to support them in their life’s journey by working collaboratively with them, their community, and their family supports and resources. We do this, remaining committed to the important core values upon which we were founded. Among the most important of these are integrity, mutual respect, knowledge, teamwork, choice and accountability, safety and service. The Program Support Assistant for the COMPASS Point Drop in Center provides a wide range of assistance to the Program Support staff for programs that serve at risk Transitional Age Youth ( TAY ) participants. This position is administrative and therefore, does not offer direct care service delivery with program participants. The starting pay for this position is $18.47 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Must be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks. Must meet Title XXII personnel requirements with regards to fingerprinting, forms, and documents. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within 30 days of employment. Obtain within the first 30 days of employment Pro-Act (Professional Assault Crisis Training). Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite in particular Word and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with children and families Bilingual (English/Spanish) Work Schedule Hours: The work schedule is flexible and can be arranged around your class schedule and availability. Options may include two 5–6 hour shifts or three 4-hour shifts per week. Average of 10-12 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday. Students must have their own transportation to and from David & Margaret site.