Program Assistant, Child Welfare
Position Summary:
This position has responsibility for handling the support functions for program operations. This includes maintaining calendars, word processing, compiling information and filing documents.
Hourly Wage: $14.74-$18.00
Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?
If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.
About Catholic Charities West Michigan
Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.- CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
- CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and prepares all forms, correspondence, schedules, spreadsheets, mailings, copying and reports needed by the program.
- Responsible for data entry.
- Responsible for opening and closing cases and corresponding files.
- Responsible for ordering and processing drug screens for clients, as needed.
- Process background checks and driving history checks as requested by Foster Care, Licensing, and Adoption staff in local office
- Responsible for processing hotel requests for local office.
- Process and upload court orders to MiSACWIS system, and mail out corresponding Notice of Hearing Letter to caregivers, as needed
- Responsible for processing incoming mail, and assisting with outgoing mail as needed.
- Organizes and maintains program records, files, checklists, schedules, demographics, calendars and outcome measures as needed.
- Creates program material packets.
- Performs other special assignments at supervisor’s request.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Successfully navigate computer programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and other web-based programs.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple schedules.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to relate to diverse population and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
Recommended Employment Qualifications:
Education:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Experience:
A minimum of one year of professional experience in an office setting, including experience with computer systems required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
none required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Our Mission
Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.
Our Vision
Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.
Our Values- Sanctity of All Life
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Equity
CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.