ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!
All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA , Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.
About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.
Values:

• We are rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
• We value our clients and work to demonstrate respect and compassion for them.
• We believe in challenging structures, institutions and systems that have created disparities and inequities and we advocate for a more inclusive and just society.
• We value the power and voice within everyone, and work to cultivate leadership at all levels: clients, staff, volunteers and the community.
• We value community- and client-centered programs and services that are multi-lingual, innovative, responsive and holistic in approach.
• We value our staff and volunteers and their well-being. We recognize and appreciate the unique strengths, knowledge, skills, professionalism, competencies and expertise that they bring, along with their leadership and representation of their respective communities.
• We value developing community-based solutions and appreciate and collaborate with our stakeholders and partners to bridge gaps and maximize resources.
• We commit to excellence, continuous improvement, integrity, accountability, and participation at all levels of our work.

ACRS seeks a part-time Program Specialist I (in person) in our Employment & Citizenship department who can assist Employment Supervisor in supporting the-day-to-day operation of the Employment program. Provides administrative support in processing payments, preparing for monitoring, data collection and analysis, and other duties as assigned.
***Schedule: Mon Fri, no weekend work!
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Pay range is between $53,100 to $57,800 annually. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.
• ACRS pays 75-85% of your medical and dental vision insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire
• Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire
• Employer paid commuter card and free parking available
• Paid Time off:
• 4 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment
• 4 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period
• 0.5 floating holiday annually, available after 1 year of employment
• 6.5 paid holidays annually
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available
• 403b Retirement savings account
• Simplified Employee Pension
• Employee assistance program

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with day-to-day administrative operations of the Program including assisting with reporting, billing, invoices, data collection, quality assurance, assurance of contract compliance and achievement of contract objectives.
• Provides support to program supervisor in areas such as processing and tracking payments, tracking client costs, preparing quarterly reports.
• Assists with preparation for program monitoring, including client file review, filing and document review.
• Participates in training, program meetings, and supervision.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND
• Knowledge of human services systems and requirements, Asian/Pacific Island communities, community support systems.
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Must have digital literacy skills and be able to use computer systems that meet MIS requirements and program needs

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office
EOE STATEMENT:
Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.
ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.