Program Assistant Neurology
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 21 - 29
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC MS Achievement Center-----
MS Achievement Center AdminPosition Title:
Program Assistant - NeurologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Program Assistant serves as the primary coordinator for Brain Balance and elective sessions within the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center (MSAC). This position works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create a positive empowering environment for program participants. The Program Assistant provides daily support for all MSAC sessions including physical therapy (PT) occupational therapy (OT) lunch programming Brain Balance and elective activities. This role requires hands-on participant assistance coordination of program logistics and active engagement in program delivery.Job Description:
Job Duties:
Greet participants upon arrival and document attendance.
Disseminate program information and assist with communication including contacting transportation providers.
Provide direct support to participants throughout the day including assistance with transfers accessing exercise equipment restroom transfers emptying catheter bags opening food containers and gathering belongings at the end of the day.
Assist members during lunch; ensure lunch areas are set up in advance and cleaned at the conclusion of the lunch period.
Prepare the facility for program activities including setting up tables portable chairs exercise equipment and food preparation tools.
Restock supplies and clean equipment before and after participant use.
Clean and organize the facility at the end of each program day.
Assist therapists and occupational therapy students (12-week rotations) in supporting participants to meet individualized goals.
Assist with morning warm-ups and therapeutic or recreational activities.
Track and document attendance and recreation activities for all participants.
Fill in to lead recreation groups or elective sessions as needed.
Work closely with occupational therapy students and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide support to team members and assist with Board of Directors interactions as appropriate.
Participate in monthly member assessments and staff meetings.
Assist with development and implementation of new MSAC programs and services.
Facilitate and support special projects as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Two years experience in healthcare social services or related field. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Experience leading group activities or classes for adults.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience working with individuals with disabiltiies.
Knowledge of multiple sclerosis as demonstrated by application materials.
Skills
Multitasking
Time management
Teamwork
Collaboration
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Part timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$21.63 - $29.18
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
