Justice Programs Assistant - Admin & Coordination

Sga Youth; Calumet City (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sga Youth seeks a CVI/Justice Development Portfolio Program Associate to provide detail-oriented administrative and program support under supervision, with day-to-day operations across the Southwest office locations in Calumet City or Cicero/Berwyn. The role requires 2–4 years of experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two to four years of responsible administrative and program support experience.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
• Outstanding communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Great integrity and a proven ability to operate as a team player.
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Bilingual/Bi-cultural in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide detail-oriented administrative and program support, and execute the day-to-day operational activities.
• Support the administrative and program work in the offices of the agency in the Southwest, Calumet City, or Cicero/Berwyn.
• Assist the program coordinators to meet deadlines and ensure successful programming to meet deliverables.
• Responsible for collecting data, reporting, and event support monthly.
• Complete intake and assessment when needed to support incoming participants.
• Function effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Complete projects with minimal supervision while updating Program Director and/or Coordinator on progress of tasks.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Interacts with external callers, visitors, and clients in addition to all levels of staff.
• Handles correspondence, postage, and general office duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Under the general supervision of the Program Director and Site Program Coordinator, the CVI/Justice Development Portfolio Program Associate provides detail-oriented administrative and program support and executes the day-to-day operational activities. This position supports the administrative work in the offices of the agency in Southwest, Calumet City, or Cicero/Berwyn.

• Provide detail-oriented administrative and program support, and execute the day-to-day operational activities.
• Support the administrative and program work in the offices of the agency in the Southwest, Calumet City, or Cicero/Berwyn.
• Assist the program coordinators to meet deadlines and ensure successful programming to meet deliverables.
• Responsible for collecting data, reporting, and event support monthly.
• Complete intake and assessment when needed to support incoming participants.
• Function effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Complete projects with minimal supervision while updating Program Director and/or Coordinator on progress of tasks.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Interacts with external callers, visitors, and clients in addition to all levels of staff.
• Handles correspondence, postage, and general office duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Experience:

At least two to four years of responsible administrative and program support experience.

Other:

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
• Outstanding communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Great integrity and a proven ability to operate as a team player.
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Bilingual/Bi-cultural in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary at 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer, and printer.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.
• At times may be required to lift to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

PART – TIME/SEASONAL BENEFITS ELIGIBLE -

BENEFITS

403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.