Program Aide for Oneonta Drop-in Center

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Program Aide overseeing the program and operations of the drop-in center sponsored by the Authority reports to the Authority as well as to the Board of Directors for the non-profit drop-in center where the employee is stationed. This position requires at least 30 hours of work per week.

Normal Work Hours/Day: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Monday – Friday. The scheduled work hours may be altered, as needed.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a liaison between the Sharing Place Board of Directors and the Authority.
• Supervise the program offered at the new Oneonta drop-in center.
• Perform tasks needed to open new drop-in center, including furniture and equipment selection, source catering service and other essential vendors, create marketing materials to recruit members.
• Oversee member sign-in and sign-out.
• Ensure daily lunch service at the center via communication with caterer.
• Coordinate scheduling of specialized instructors, including art, music, and other areas of members interest
• Purchase program supplies, club supplies, and other items within the program budget
• Open and close the building each day as required by the daily operation schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring drop-in center building is clean and in good repair. Report maintenance needs to JBS in a timely manner and follow-up on completion, as necessary.
• Collect and organize new member applications and present the applications to the Sharing Place, Inc. Board of Directors for review, as requested by the Board.
• Provide accurate documentation of petty cash/debit card expenditures and be responsible for reconciling the petty cash receipts against expenditures.
• Serve as point of contact for the center with the Alabama Department of Mental Health
• Perform all administrative duties as required.
• Attend Sharing Place Board of Directors meetings and implement and follow board directives, including communication with members of the Sharing Place Board.
• Enforce all Sharing Place policies regarding confidentiality of member information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses is required.
• Graduation from high school (or documentation of receiving a GED certificate) is preferred but may be waived for an exceptional job candidate. Valid Alabama driver’s license and vehicle to drive is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of serious mental illnesses and how they impact a person is required.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to utilize computer, including preparing word documents, managing email, and performing internet searches required
• Ability to manage centers day-to-day financial matters
• Knowledge of the community and available community resources.
• Knowledge of the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.
• Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the Activity Coordinator’s job.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both writing and orally.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.