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Pace

Service Area Aide

Pace, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Position Compensation: $20.20/hr- $24.62/hr plus excellent benefits.

Pace offers a

Total Rewards Package

to its employees:

401kVacationSick pay14 Paid HolidaysPet InsuranceFSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well.Supplemental Insurance PlansOpportunity to promote within, just to name a few.GENERAL INFORMATION

PACE (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment) Early Childhood Education Program provides high quality early childhood education and support services to birth to five aged children and pregnant women of economic disadvantaged families. In addition to early childhood education, the program also provides health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent empowerment/involvement services. This program is funded and operated under Head Start, Early Head Start, State Preschool guidelines and regulations. PACE Early Childhood Education Program includes Head Start Center-Based Program that operates 16 school sites enrolling 570 children ages 3-5 and an Early Head Start Home-Based and Center-based Program enrolling 270 children ages 0-3 years and pregnant women. These services are provided in the metro Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and South Bay communities.

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Service Area Aide - enters information to the various systems and maintains the office files in order and provides support to Education, Health, Nutrition, Family Service areas in both Head Start and Early Head Start program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enters program information into Child Plus database (including Education-, ASQ's, IDP's goals, events for Center Based Home Visits and Parent Conferences, Health Requirements, Nutrition, Attendance for home based and socializations).Upload corresponding attachments to events entered in the Child Plus system.Maintains children central office files and file documents, such as physicals, dentals & admission paperwork, and upload documents to ChildPlus.Maintain sufficient/relative accessible forms/posters for HS/EHS.Assists with maintaining office equipment and supplies for HS/EHS, including inventory of materials for all service areas (on site and outside storage)Assist in Height and Weight measurements if necessary.Prepare letters and documents for parents that pertain to HS/EHS.Receive and sort mail and deliveries.Answer telephone, screen, and direct calls.Assist by routing calls to the appropriate Manager from the public and customers.Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.Delivery of health supplies to the site (Maintenance or Office Assistant)Prepare first aid bags and health folders before the start date and send the folders and supplies out to the sites.Supports the recruitment process for the agency.Attend LACOE Trainings as assigned and necessary.QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a person with administrative skills and can read, write, and understand English. This person should also have basic mathematics skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to work under pressure and meet schedules. Ability to work with diverse populations, to handle multiple tasks and projects. Availability to work occasionally in the evenings and Saturdays for recruitment.Creativity, vision, charisma, strong presence, responsiveness, honesty, drive, and initiative are all traits that will be highly valued.Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.EXPERIENCE:

At least three (3) years of paid general clerical experienceProficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems and the following software programs (Word, Excel, Access, or another database program). Previous experience with ChildPlus Database is preferred.Ability to adhere to schedules and work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to demonstrate competencies in standard office practices and procedures, including operating modern office equipment.EDUCATION:

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Additional years of experience may be substituted for required education.LICENSE/CREDENTIAL/PERMIT:

Valid California Driver's License and access to an automobile with proof of auto insuranceMust pass Department of Justice background check prior to start of employmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically an office environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment.

Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.T.B. Test within 1 year prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).Must

pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Influenza.COVID vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.