Program Assistant

Title:                 Program Assistant  

Department:    Nutrition and Senior Centers

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Reports To:      Congregate Meals Program Manager

Summary:    Provides administrative and program support to the Nutrition and Seniors Center Department.

Essential Functions:            

1.    Inputs participants’ data to SF DAS GetCare.

2.    Collects, processes, tracks, and inputs voluntary meal donations from participants.

3.    Coordinates and collects supporting documents and reports for monthly invoicing to funding sources

4.    Orders and purchases all food and non-food supplies for food service operation.

5.    Updates the Home Delivered Meals, CHAMPSS, and Congregate Meals Intake Forms and meals served reports in the San Francisco DAS GetCare system.

6.    Supports and coordinates nutrition programs, agency fundraising, departmental events, and activities.

7.    Prints and distributes departmental forms and flyers to senior centers.

8.    Provides operation support for department programs.

9.    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

1.    College degree in Business Administration or related field, and one year of experience in office administration or business management or high school graduate with three years of office administrative experience.

2.    Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.

3.    Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

4.    Must possess strong self-motivation and the ability to work as a team. 

5.    Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

6.    Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Chinese. 

7.    Proficient in MS Office Excel and Word and the Internet.

8.    Must be available to work weekends and evenings as needed. 

9.    Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job: the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.  

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.