Program Assistant - ACT

Compass Health Network; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking a Program Assistant for our ACT teams in Raymore, MO. This full-time role supports administrative tasks, coordinates schedules, welcomes clients, and maintains smooth communication for staff and clients served by ACT, ACT TAY, and STEPS programs.

You will triage calls, manage documentation, and assist with electronic records and data entry while contributing to a compassionate, community-based mental health team. Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in human services or office management preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to triage calls and coordinate client needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support clients, triage calls, and manage in-person needs.
• Coordinate communication between staff, clients, families, and partner agencies.
• Help manage symptomatic behavior until clinical staff are available.
• Maintain staff and client schedules, clinic preparation, and appointment reminders.
• Handle recordkeeping and data entry into state systems and support billing accuracy.
• Prepare reports, forms, letters, and fidelity documentation.
• Conduct financial intakes and ensure proper client documentation.
• Assist with digital records management and scanning.
• Support clinical staff in using electronic systems and maintaining efficient workflows.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Scheduling

Client interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CIMOR

Electronic records systems

Job description

Program Assistant - ACT

Department: ACT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raymore - Sunset Lane

Compensation: $18.39 / hour

Description

Keep the Team Running and Clients Connected as a Program Assistant for Our ACT Teams Full-time, benefit eligible position. Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

As the Program Assistant for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, you’ll be a key part of a collaborative, community-based mental health team. From coordinating schedules and supporting documentation to welcoming clients and ensuring smooth communication, your role helps create a consistent, supportive experience for both staff and the individuals we serve. Working at the ACT hub, you’ll combine strong administrative skills with a people-centered approach, client communication, and front-line support for individuals experiencing mental health symptoms, all while helping keep a mission-driven team running smoothly.

About ACT/ACT TAY/STEPS

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)/ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/STEPS (Shape, Teach, Evolve, Prepare, Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT/STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT/STEPS services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT/STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT/STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Wants a fast-paced, purpose-filled role that combines administrative skills with direct client interaction, thrives on organization, and is calm and responsive in urgent or emotionally charged situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and support clients, triage calls, and manage in-person client needs
• Coordinate communication between staff, clients, families, and partner agencies
• Help manage symptomatic behavior until clinical staff are available
• Maintain staff and client schedules, clinic preparation, and appointment reminders
• Handle recordkeeping, data entry into state systems (e.g., CIMOR), and support billing accuracy
• Prepare reports, forms, letters, and quarterly fidelity documentation
• Conduct financial intakes and ensure proper client documentation is completed
• Assist with digital records management and scanning
• Support clinical staff in using electronic systems and maintaining efficient workflows

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have experience in the field of human services, office management or both