Program Support Specialist - Behavioral Health

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off accrual

Cell phone discounts

Tickets at Work

Headspace subscription

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID is seeking an experienced Program Assistant to support the department with a mix of administrative and secretarial duties. This role coordinates facility maintenance, emergency response, and supply management while liaising with internal and external providers.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry for leave, and maintaining accurate records in KRONOS, ensuring 24/7 coverage, and upholding confidentiality and trauma-informed approaches in line

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility maintenance and on-site operations.
• Assist with emergency response/disaster preparedness and supply purchases.
• Maintain program databases and track admissions, discharges, census, and incidents.
• Provide orientation and on-site training to paraprofessional staff.
• Ensure 24/7 paraprofessional coverage and manage access controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID is seeking an experienced Program Assistant to support the department with a mix of administrative and secretarial duties. This role coordinates facility maintenance, emergency response, and supply management while liaising with internal and external providers.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry for leave, and maintaining accurate records in KRONOS, ensuring 24/7 coverage, and upholding confidentiality and trauma-informed approaches in line