What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Assistant position at Family Promise of the Palouse?
Position Summary
The Program Assistant is responsible for completing office custodial tasks each week, sort, store and logging donated items. Assisting families in our various programs with daytime transportation needs and with our home start program.
Donation Program 35%
- Pick up or drop off items, as requested.
- Sort & put away donated items.
- Log items received and distributed.
- Assist in the monthly report as requested.
Family Services Assistance 40%
- Prepare family spaces for new shelter arrivals: Family rooms, kitchen spaces, welcome supplies
- Clean family spaces after exit.
- Transport families as scheduled/as needed
Day Center Organization 25%
- Center cleaning tasks as scheduled
- Open or close the office depending on schedule
- Maintain shelter supplies inventory & organization
- Maintain office supplies inventory & organization
- Update agency “Wish List” and provide to staff for update on website & to churches.
- Assist with Newsletter, social media, mass email templates and other FPP literature
- Attend special events and fundraisers when possible
- Attend volunteer, board, staff and community meetings as necessary
- Perform routine office/clerical duties as requested
- Comply with all policies and procedures of Family Promise of the Palouse
- Assist with volunteer check-in, as requested
- On-Call shifts as scheduled.
Qualifications
- Experience in a social service or office setting, cleaning and/or organization.
- Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; have a strong work ethic and compassion for other; be enthusiastic, creative, and flexible.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours
- Ability to effectively set boundaries in client relations, with volunteers in the office, and in the host congregations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.75 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 22 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
