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POSITION: PROGRAM ASSISTANTPROGRAM: PEER-TO-PEER
EDUCATORSREPORTS TO: PROGRAM COORDINATORSTATUS: PART TIME (32 hours
a week with benefits)
RATE OF PAY: $10.01 PER HOURAPPLY BY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Program Assistant will assist
with the daily operation and administration of the PeerEducator
project, for Network for a Healthy California as a subcontract from
the Orange County Health CareAgency. Program Assistant will support
program activities and field work. Communicate in Vietnamese
orSpanish and English is required. A translation and computer
literacy test will be administered. Must passall tests to be
considered for interview.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Assist in developing lead peer
educator on nutrition education.2. Assist with development and
implementation of program procedures and evaluation methods,
community
outreach presentations, targeted marketing efforts and
strategies to ensure program goals are met.3. Monitor and evaluate
activities. Set and/or adjust timeframes to complete program
objectives as directed.4. Using various computer databases complete
reports as directed.5. Coordinate, schedule and distribute
materials to community and program partners and order office or
programsupplies.6. Maintain tracking systems; maintain information,
records and files. Maintain and reconcile inventory.7. Assist
Program Manager and Program Coordinator with preparation of reports
in accordance with pre-
determined forms and procedures.8. Provide backup coverage and
general support for activities including, but not limited to:
program outreach,
field work, community/client education, telephone coverage,
filing, data entry, billing and inventory.9. Other duties may be
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicant must possess a general knowledge
of:
1. Public and private social services agencies and community
resources.2. General understanding of health, nutrition.3.
Application of program rules, regulations, procedures and
eligibility to program operations.4. Fluent verbal and written
English language skills and mathematical skills sufficient to
create compose or
compile information and data for reports or presentation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, WORD, EXCEL,POWERPOINT and
ACCESS as well as Windows XP a plus. Position requires computer
literacyand use ofportable devices including, but not limited to:
PC, laptop, printer, projector, cell phone and copier. A test
willbe given to determine computer literacy.
APPLICANT MUST POSSESS THE ABILITY TO:1. Effectively supervise
volunteers and coordinate with staff members.2. Work a flexible
schedule, weekends and/or evenings as needed3. Communicate
effectively in writing and orally with staff, clients, partners and
the public to explain program;
analyze and interpret nutrition education messages; complete
reports; understand and follow programregulations and procedures.4.
Demonstrate a clear, concise and effective command of the English
and Vietnamese or Spanish and English
language, both oral and written.5. Bilingual: Fluent in English
and Vietnamese or English and Spanish is required.6. Develop and
maintain rapport with staff, agencies, partners and clients from
culturally diverse backgrounds.7. Lift forty (40) pounds (boxes,
paper goods, materials).8. Provide a valid California motor vehicle
operators license with a driving record that meets minimum
standards
established by the agencys insurance carrier.
