PROGRAM ASSISTANT-EDUCATION

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

6d•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Neighborhood House Association (NHA) is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Ongoing employment is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. NHA is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Two (2) years of experience in the field of data entry/computer records management or in a related data input work environment
Must demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness.
Ability to operate a computer terminal and / or computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other standard business software
Ability to type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position
Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
Ability to interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with policies and procedures
Ability to organize and maintain office and security of confidential files
Ability to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to compose routine correspondence from brief instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned individuals
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with NHA staff and others encountered in the course of work
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in English from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
A valid California driver's license.
Must meet and maintain State law and County licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (Background check clearance, MMR, Mandated Reporter, TB, Tdap/Pertussis and Physical).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Learning Genie and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)

Responsibilities

Utilizes a data entry system to record and verify child assessment data into a computer.
Performs computer entry and verifies a variety of data in appropriate formats.
Tracks and verifies quality of data entry from all sources; resolves data problems.
Maintains accurate and complete data in specified database, using information provided by teaching staff.
Travels to various program locations, as assigned, to perform data entry responsibilities.
Adheres to program timelines to ensure that documents and data are entered on a timely basis.
Collaborates with site supervisors, teaching staff, office assistants, and members of management to gather and enter all required child assessment data.
Assists with the continuous monitoring, updating, data entry, and completion of the child assessment and gives feedback to staff as needed.
Logs and codes data according to prescribed standards.
Inputs data into the required system.
Verifies recorded information to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
Identifies and corrects errors.
Operates computers and associated office equipment.
Performs additional functions incidental to data entry activities.
Conducts data analysis to identify trends, strengths, areas of concern, and opportunities for improvement and communicates findings to the Education Coordinator.
Provides feedback and technical assistance to Site Supervisors and teaching staff based on monitoring and data analysis findings.
Supports staff in resolving data discrepancies and completing corrective follow-up within the scope of the position.
Supports preparation of Education data and documentation for program monitoring, self-assessment, federal reviews, audits, and other compliance activities.

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)