Program Aide - Oneonta Drop-in Center

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Oneonta, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Aide oversees the program and operations of the drop-in center sponsored by the Authority. This position reports to the Authority and the Board of Directors for the non-profit drop-in center. The role requires at least 30 hours of work per week, with normal work hours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Scheduled work hours may be altered as needed.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses is required.
Graduation from high school (or documentation of receiving a GED certificate) is preferred but may be waived for an exceptional job candidate.
Valid Alabama driver’s license and vehicle to drive is required.
Knowledge of serious mental illnesses and how they impact a person is required.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to utilize computer, including preparing word documents, managing email, and performing internet searches required.
Ability to manage centers day-to-day financial matters.
Knowledge of the community and available community resources.
Knowledge of the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.
Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the Activity Coordinator’s job.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both writing and orally.
Skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between the Sharing Place Board of Directors and the Authority.
Supervise the program offered at the new Oneonta drop-in center.
Perform tasks needed to open new drop-in center, including furniture and equipment selection, source catering service and other essential vendors, create marketing materials to recruit members.
Oversee member sign-in and sign-out.
Ensure daily lunch service at the center via communication with caterer.
Coordinate scheduling of specialized instructors, including art, music, and other areas of members interest.
Purchase program supplies, club supplies, and other items within the program budget.
Open and close the building each day as required by the daily operation schedule.
Responsible for ensuring drop-in center building is clean and in good repair.
Report maintenance needs to JBS in a timely manner and follow-up on completion, as necessary.
Collect and organize new member applications and present the applications to the Sharing Place, Inc. Board of Directors for review, as requested by the Board.
Provide accurate documentation of petty cash/debit card expenditures and be responsible for reconciling the petty cash receipts against expenditures.
Serve as point of contact for the center with the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
Perform all administrative duties as required.
Attend Sharing Place Board of Directors meetings and implement and follow board directives, including communication with members of the Sharing Place Board.
Enforce all Sharing Place policies regarding confidentiality of member information.