Program Assistant, Older Individuals with Blindness
About The Position
At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program and Role Summary: Wayfinder’s Older Individuals who are Blind program provides adults ages 55 and older who are visually impaired with training to assist them in living independently. Each client has an individualized service plan that specifies goals and activities. Clients receive one-to-one instruction, small group trainings and virtual visits on our L.A. campus, in clients’ homes and at senior centers. For each person, trainings combine the seven service categories that meet their needs: low vision, assistive technology, orientation and mobility, communication, activities of daily living, self-advocacy, or adjustment counseling. As a result, older adults gain independence and self-sufficiency so they can participate more fully in their communities. The primary focus on the Program Assistant is to provide administrative support to the Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program. This position has duties related to the administrative support of all OIB-related activities. As the Program Assistant, you will provide office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies and monitoring administrative projects. This is a part-time position budgeted for 24 hours/week.
Requirements
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits and attend meetings, conferences, and other job-related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal vehicle, must be approved by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree in a related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with clients with visual impairments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in organizing and managing additional resource allocation as needed for programs, supports department heads, and assists in various programs within the OIB program to provide support for programs in general when required.
- Assist in preparing, modifying, and filing reports and documentation as necessary, including daily summaries of activities, making recommendations for future services, and assisting with overall program effectiveness analysis.
- Develops and facilitates workshops or meetings, coordinates logistics, scheduling, and DOR/consumer communications.
- Maintains and audits client information in network, physical, and Welligent files.
- Responsible for making referral calls to the OIB program to determine needs.
- Enters demographic information into the OIB database.
- Other duties as outlined in the position description.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
