Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Program Assistant FCE South LA
Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Program Assistant FCE South LA
Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides services such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
Pay Rate:
$22.65 – $23.84 per hour
Benefits:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Head Start / Early Head Start Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs we work with children (ages 0‑5) and their families to provide skills, confidence, and a stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children receive health services, nutrition education, and access to medical and dental care.
Job Summary and Purpose The Program Assistant provides support to Family Service Specialists and Community Partnership Supervisors in areas such as program governance, family and community engagement, intra‑agency coordination, personnel supervision, staff development, client advocacy, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support and training to Family Advocates, including tools such as Strengths and Needs Tool and Individualized Family Partnership Agreement.
Coordinate child plus user groups and ensure Family Advocates conduct proper case management and follow‑up.
Review documentation for completion and conformity, check volunteer time sheets, and review notes.
Compile data, prepare information, and submit reports and administrative forms timely.
Assist with coordination of Policy Council and Parent Center Committee meetings, collecting documents and submitting end‑of‑month paperwork.
Coordinate social service activities with other area specialists, manage parent center activity requests, and monitor site budgets.
Assist staff in providing or referring families for appropriate services.
Maintain parent center boards and coordinate sponsored events such as Parent Appreciation Day.
Qualifications
Must pass fingerprint clearance, background check, and provide criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
Proof of TB clearance within 6 months, annual influenza vaccination, pertussis and measles immunization.
Health screening at time of employment.
Physical ability to interact with children in a busy environment, lift up to 50 lbs., kneel and squat often, move quickly.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months monitoring & tracking program data, 3 months monitoring and analyzing data, networking with community partners.
A.A. Degree in Social Services or related field (preferred).
Knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start program (preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) (preferred).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail (preferred).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
E‑Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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Pay Rate:
$22.65 – $23.84 per hour
Benefits:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Head Start / Early Head Start Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs we work with children (ages 0‑5) and their families to provide skills, confidence, and a stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children receive health services, nutrition education, and access to medical and dental care.
Job Summary and Purpose The Program Assistant provides support to Family Service Specialists and Community Partnership Supervisors in areas such as program governance, family and community engagement, intra‑agency coordination, personnel supervision, staff development, client advocacy, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support and training to Family Advocates, including tools such as Strengths and Needs Tool and Individualized Family Partnership Agreement.
Coordinate child plus user groups and ensure Family Advocates conduct proper case management and follow‑up.
Review documentation for completion and conformity, check volunteer time sheets, and review notes.
Compile data, prepare information, and submit reports and administrative forms timely.
Assist with coordination of Policy Council and Parent Center Committee meetings, collecting documents and submitting end‑of‑month paperwork.
Coordinate social service activities with other area specialists, manage parent center activity requests, and monitor site budgets.
Assist staff in providing or referring families for appropriate services.
Maintain parent center boards and coordinate sponsored events such as Parent Appreciation Day.
Qualifications
Must pass fingerprint clearance, background check, and provide criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
Proof of TB clearance within 6 months, annual influenza vaccination, pertussis and measles immunization.
Health screening at time of employment.
Physical ability to interact with children in a busy environment, lift up to 50 lbs., kneel and squat often, move quickly.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months monitoring & tracking program data, 3 months monitoring and analyzing data, networking with community partners.
A.A. Degree in Social Services or related field (preferred).
Knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start program (preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) (preferred).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail (preferred).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
E‑Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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