Bilingual Head Start Program Assistant

Cen-tex Family Services Inc; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cen-tex Family Services Inc. seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support for Head Start services. The role aids staff, families, and leadership with organized, accurate, and professional work practices in a busy office.

Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, translating as needed, data entry, and maintaining records while ensuring confidentiality and respectful communication in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel and standard office equipment.
• Ability to pass background checks and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route calls using a multiline phone system.
• Welcome visitors and provide basic information about services.
• Translate between English and Spanish as needed and take messages.
• Perform clerical tasks: filing, copying, scanning, data entry.
• Maintain organized records and assist HR with tasks as assigned.
• Support office operations and supply management, and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Word

MS Excel

Office phone systems

Data entry

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)

Valid Texas Driver License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cen-tex Family Services Inc. seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support for Head Start services. The role aids staff, families, and leadership with organized, accurate, and professional work practices in a busy office.

Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, translating as needed, data entry, and maintaining records while ensuring confidentiality and respectful communication in English and Spanish.