Program Assistant (PM shift)- The Mission at Kern County

About the Mission at Kern County

The Mission at Kern County is the community’s largest provider of emergency shelter services providing comprehensive care to those experiencing homelessness. We serve three meals every day, offer a safe place to sleep, and provide access to hygienic services, including showers and medical care.

The Mission at Kern County opened “The Lee and Krystyna Jamieson Transitional Home for Women with Children” in October of 2021. Upon graduating from the 12-month Christian Discipleship Program, residents can move into this transitional housing with their children. This home has 13 apartment-like suites, a year-round vegetable garden, commercial kitchen, playground, and computer lab. Each graduate works one-on-one with a dedicated staff member who counsels and guides them as they enter back into the workforce and society.

About this Opportunity

The Mission at Kern County is seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant (PM shift 2:30pm - 8:30pm) Saturday through Wednesday for The Lee and Krystyna Jamieson Transitional Home for Women with Children. Under general supervision of the Director of Women’s Programs, this position monitors the safety of and provides support to program clients in a residential recovery home. This position will also involve participation in Bible devotions, prayer, chapel (onsite), and church services (offsite) with program clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the Director and staff to discuss all issues related to the program's operation.
• Maintain good relationships with all volunteers.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with all Mission staff.
• Interact professionally, positively, and appropriately with the women and children residing in the home, encouraging socially acceptable habits and behaviors.
• Instruct, advise, and assist residents in maintaining their daily living activities, such as eating, hygiene, household cleanliness, or infant care issues.
• Help mothers with children when necessary.
• Schedule weekly appointments when necessary.
• Use a company vehicle to assist with the transportation of residents to locations outside the home, such as a doctor’s office or church. (valid CDL is required)
• Accompany residents to doctors' appointments and help advocate for them.
• Accompany and supervise women at church.
• Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise.
• Monitoring women/children during their daily routines, meals, playtime, etc.
• Sit with women during devotions and meals.
• Distribute medications at assigned times.
• Monitor chores and double scrub, ensuring compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintaining departmental housekeeping standards. 
• Ensure confidentiality of all clients utilizing services.
• Print forms or documents and/or make copies as needed.
• Administer U/A test when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet).
• Must have a TB screen within the last year or be able to get one within seven days of hire. Will be provided by The Mission at Kern County.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification and First Aid Certification. Training provided by The Mission at Kern County. Certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency situation.
• Must have the ability to monitor medication use with appropriate documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly related to the duties outlined above and preferred one year of experience working with similar populations.
• Experience working with women, infants and children.
• Knowledge of housekeeping duties.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene standards.

Position Requirements

• Effectively manage your time to complete work documentation and job responsibilities.
• Report to work meetings, shifts, and activities prepared and on time.
• Possess a genuine interest and concern for the welfare of the clients.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all Mission staff, volunteers, representatives from government and community agencies, clients and their families, and the public.
• Respect and work effectively with individuals of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to women’s and children’s issues.
• Possess an understanding of professional boundaries between clients and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, experience with a multi-line telephone system, and outstanding customer service.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not required.
• Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry and to generate office correspondence, including e-mail and special documents.
• Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to clients, the public, government, and other external sources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs.
• Walk/stand to perform job functions during the shift.
• Sit/stand to work with residents/children and other employees as needed.

If you are enthusiastic about helping people, we invite you to submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Pay Rate: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Disclaimer: This information in this job advertisement is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.