Program Assistant (Child Care Assistance Program)
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Job Location:
Flushing, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 20 - 22
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Founded in 1965 the Chinese-American Planning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and low-income communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education school-age care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development 2017 CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY
Early Childhood Learning & Wellness Services (ECLW) is housed at CPC Manhattan Community Services and is a partner of the New York City Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium (CCR&R) which is composed of four culturally diverse childcare resource and referral agencies in New York City. ECLW operates six comprehensive projects:
- Infant Toddler and Mental Health Services
- Family Child Care Networks
- Korean Child Care Project
- IT Child Mental Health Services
- Community Recovery & Safety Services
- Child Care Assistance Program
The division aims to serve the childcare needs of families through educationassistanceon subsidy applications information and referrals as well as increase the supply and quality of childcare services through coaching assessment-based & intensive technicalassistance mental health & health care consultancy and professional development.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Program Supervisor the program assistant willbe responsible forclerical tasks filingorganizingand ensuring all requireddocumentsare properly in place and stored.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform general clerical tasks such as filing copying mailing tracking and program administration
- Maintain confidential records reports and files
- Assist with data tracking
- Assist with keeping track of events for families
- Assist with wellness check-ins follow-up and support
- Answer phones and returning calls
- Support Family Wellness Specialist with eligibility determination intakes as needed
- Email/mail CCAP information to parents and/or childcare providers
- Monitor and track office equipment office supply inventory and prepare requisition for the replenishment of materials as needed
- Attend meetings with internal departments and externalstakeholders
- Other duties requested by ECLW director or Program Supervisor
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in community engagement or other forms of direct service
Skills and Competencies:
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish
- Excellent email and telephone etiquette
- Proficient in data entry and MS office tools: Word and Excel
- Demonstrates cultural competence with immigrant communities
- Ability to work independently take initiative be adaptable and flexible and be self-motivated
Additional Requirements:
- Able to work some Saturdays
- Willing to travel to engagewith families and community service providers withinQueens
- Comfortableworkingin an office on-site sitting at a desk and using a computer andtelephone
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- $20.00 - $22.00 per hour; 21 hours per week with occasional weekends as needed
- CPC offers eligible part-time staff members mandatory benefits including paid New York State sick time and including but not limited to Commuter Benefits and a 403(b) Retirement Plan
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Andres Moreno when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.
CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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
Chinese-American Planning Council - CPC Advancing Our Community serving Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Promote social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant and low-income communities. Programs include Early Childhood, School-Age Child Care, Youth, Community, Senior ... View more
