What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Rockland County Department of Social Services?
The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced department. The work is diverse and can be complex in nature.
Job description: This is specialized work involving the responsibility for providing technical and clerical support for a variety of youth programs and/or projects, ensuring that programs run smoothly and efficiently in compliance with New York State requirements. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to other staff and/or volunteer workers involved in on-going programs.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Assists in planning, organizing and implementing programs and/or projects by providing support to program staff, ensuring the efficient execution, including monitoring of program activities, gathering information, etc.
- Assists in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and mailing lists, tracking donations, updating databases, etc.
- Identifies, contacts and investigates public and private resources and evaluates their offerings in meeting the needs of program participants.
- Acts as a liaison between contract agencies, program staff and participants by reporting and resolving issues, responding to inquiries, answering questions and disseminating information related to program activities.
- Attends and participates in training sessions.
- Maintains a variety of records, prepares reports and may collect various types of data.
- Utilizes various computer programs and applications for the completion of work assignments.
- May track program expenditures and ensures that financial records are up to date.
- May complete special assignments, as assigned.
- May assist in reviewing fiscal records.
- May prepare press releases, publicity and outreach materials.
- May speak to individuals, groups and organizations about available programs and services.
- May act for program administrator in that individual’s absence.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four (4) years of paid or volunteer office clerical work experience in an organization (e.g., a business, municipality, political party, school, church, charitable organization, etc.) that substantially involved the responsibility for providing services to the community or a community group (e.g., youths, senior citizens, veterans, etc.), or providing clerical, technical, or administrative support for a program;
- An Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of paid or volunteer office clerical work experience in an organization (e.g., a business, municipality, political party, school, church, charitable organization, etc.) that substantially involved the responsibility for providing services to the community or a community group (e.g., youths, senior citizens, veterans, etc.), or providing clerical, technical, or administrative support for a program.
Other Requirements and Information:
- This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on a test would be a requirement for permanent appointment.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
- $31.07 hourly salary
- 35-hour work week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Time off including, vacation, personal, and holiday time
- New York State Pension eligibility
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position; please email your resume and cover letter to: RCYB@co.rockland.ny.us
Click here to access the online application.
Position open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.07 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Pomona, NY 10970 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pomona, NY 10970: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31
