OC Prevention Aide - Part Time

Part-Time Prevention Aide

If you are someone seeking part-time employment with an agency that has a vision and mission to help others, then look no further! Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster is looking for a part-time Prevention Aide for the Orange County Prevention Program.

The hourly rate is $23.00/hour. No benefits.

The Prevention Aide provides independent, organized, and detail-oriented administrative support to the Director of Prevention Services. Responsibilities include office functions, reporting compliance, and assisting with the Orange County Tri-City Youth Coalitions. This role helps implement community events as needed in Orange County at the direction of the Director of Prevention Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director with fiscal responsibilities, i.e. department program purchases, internal budget tracking and organization of spending across multiple funding lines etc.
• Ensure compliance of internal reporting for department, i.e. monthly activity tracking.
• Assist with coordinating community/departmental trainings and maintenance of all training records/certifications for prevention department staff with HR.
• Provide support to the prevention department at the direction and discretion of the Director:
  • Create/maintain a filing system and accurate list of books/pamphlets in Prevention library
  • Provide administrative support, i.e. copying, scanning, typing, etc.
  • Assist with meeting agendas/minutes for the committees the Director of Prevention chairs
  • Responsible for inventory and maintaining office supplies for the Orange County department
  • Prepare and coordinate materials for meetings and special projects as needed
• Provide assistance to the Prevention department with planning and implementation of community events and trainings.
• Create/maintain records of contacts in community with regular email communication for and with the Director of Prevention.
• Assist in the development of the Tri-City Youth Coalition in Orange County which can include the creation of outreach materials such as flyers/forms, meeting attendance, and social media.
• Maintain a calendar of outreach and community events.
• Other duties and responsibilities by Director of Prevention.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position. Additional hours and occasional weekend/evening hours may be required to meet program deadlines. Schedule flexibility and reliable transportation are required.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

• Use of a computer at least 60% of the time.
• Operate computer, telephone and other office productivity equipment, such as photocopier, scanner, laminator, shredder, and printer.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, bending, lifting, and stooping are required.
• Climbing stairs.
• Enter and exit buildings to outdoors on a constant basis to gain entry to other buildings and to public.
• Local travel is required in Orange County and occasionally outside the county limits.

Qualifications Education and/or experience required:

• Applicant must have: GED/High School Diploma required. Associate's degree in related field preferred. A minimum of two years' office administration experience with MS Office expertise.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Ability to work with a wide range of people, including youth, parents, community leaders, and faith-based organizations.
• Excellent oral and written skills to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, outside agencies and community.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to type minimum of 55 WPM.
• Bilingual a plus.