Program Assistant

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr

Schedule: 30-39 hours per week

Summary

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.


This position is responsible for providing general program support for the academic and social services components.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.

• Current Florida driver’s license or state issued ID

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree.

• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment

Roles and Responsibilities

• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor. (Must follow the local school board guidelines with regard to certification requirements).

• Assists in proctoring the state required tests.

• Answers incoming call and greets visitors in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.

• Orders, picks up and distributes lunches for students; processes lunch forms ensure codes, i.e. free or reduced codes are accurately in the system; performs National School Lunch Program duties where applicable.

• Records and maintains transportation log; distributes transportation passes as applicable.

• Maintains daily attendance records and may enter data into ETO (and school board information systems as assigned).

• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

• Inventories supplies for the daily operation of the meal program (where applicable).

• Assist in the administration of the Behavior Modification program.

• Maintains the stock for the incentives and outwear.

• Helps to coordinate the awards ceremony.

• Other duties as assigned


Other

• Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency

• Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:

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