Program Assistant (PM shift)- The Mission at Kern County

• Meet regularly with the Director and staff to discuss all issues related to the program's operation.
• Maintain good relationships with all volunteers.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with all Mission staff.
• Interact professionally, positively, and appropriately with the women and children residing in the home, encouraging socially acceptable habits and behaviors.
• Instruct, advise, and assist residents in maintaining their daily living activities, such as eating, hygiene, household cleanliness, or infant care issues.
• Help mothers with children when necessary.
• Schedule weekly appointments when necessary.
• Use a company vehicle to assist with the transportation of residents to locations outside the home, such as a doctor’s office or church. (valid CDL is required)
• Accompany residents to doctors' appointments and help advocate for them.
• Accompany and supervise women at church.
• Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise.
• Monitoring women/children during their daily routines, meals, playtime, etc.
• Sit with women during devotions and meals.
• Distribute medications at assigned times.
• Monitor chores and double scrub, ensuring compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintaining departmental housekeeping standards. 
• Ensure confidentiality of all clients utilizing services.
• Print forms or documents and/or make copies as needed.
• Administer U/A test when needed.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet).
• Must have a TB screen within the last year or be able to get one within seven days of hire. Will be provided by The Mission at Kern County.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification and First Aid Certification. Training provided by The Mission at Kern County. Certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency situation.
• Must have the ability to monitor medication use with appropriate documentation.

• Experience directly related to the duties outlined above and preferred one year of experience working with similar populations.
• Experience working with women, infants and children.
• Knowledge of housekeeping duties.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene standards.

• Effectively manage your time to complete work documentation and job responsibilities.
• Report to work meetings, shifts, and activities prepared and on time.
• Possess a genuine interest and concern for the welfare of the clients.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all Mission staff, volunteers, representatives from government and community agencies, clients and their families, and the public.
• Respect and work effectively with individuals of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to women’s and children’s issues.
• Possess an understanding of professional boundaries between clients and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, experience with a multi-line telephone system, and outstanding customer service.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry and to generate office correspondence, including e-mail and special documents.
• Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to clients, the public, government, and other external sources.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs.
• Walk/stand to perform job functions during the shift.
• Sit/stand to work with residents/children and other employees as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.