Program Assistant

Pace Center for Girls; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Florida is seeking a position that provides general program support for the academic and social services components. The role emphasizes a caring, gender-responsive environment supporting girls in learning, processing, healing and starting anew.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, proctoring tests, greeting visitors, managing lunches and attendance, and assisting in program administration. Background screening is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic PC and database software experience mentioned.
• Florida driver's license or state ID required.
• Preferred: Associates or Bachelors Degree.

Responsibilities

• Follows lesson plans and supervises class when Teacher Advisor is absent.
• Assists in proctoring state-required tests.
• Answers calls and greets visitors professionally.
• Manages lunches, lunch forms, and NSLP duties where applicable.
• Maintains attendance and transportation logs and related records.
• Supports daily meal program operations and inventory.
• Assists in Behavior Modification program administration.
• Coordinates awards ceremonies and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

PC skills

Database software

Educational environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Job description

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.

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.

Required

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com