Program Assistant - Extra-Help Program Assistant

About the Department

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $17.69 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in performing a variety of activities in a program area as directed by the department of assignment.
   
• Makes detailed preparation for and carries out planned activities for clients, their children or other family members. Assumes responsibility for the needs and control of the activities.
   
• Plans, conducts and supervises activities for target groups, schools and clients in recreational social and living skills, and related areas.
   
• Gathers necessary materials and equipment.
   
• Supervises clients on field trips or related activities.
   
• Operates and maintains equipment and supplies.
   
• Participates in planning, developing and evaluating activities with the supervisor and follows through on plans with the approval of the supervisor.

Position Duties

Experience: 
None required.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B

Minimum Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Conduct activities over uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination.
   
• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
   
• Sitting for long periods and walking.
   
• Occasionally standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and climbing to pick up or move objects.
   
• Occasionally lift 65-pound signs and posts.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
   
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
   
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Work evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
   
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• A basic understanding of the needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of clients served by the agency in the local community.
   
• Safe work practices.

• Carry out verbal and written directions and work with minimal supervision.
   
• Organize and coordinate activities.
   
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
   
• Communicate effectively.
   
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.
   
• Make sound decisions and take appropriate action.