Program Assistant

**We’re Hiring**

**PROGRAM ASSISTANT**
**Posting Requisition **_22514 _**Program** _Healthiest Babies Possible _

**Job Type **_Regular, Part-time _**Location **_Surrey, BC _

**Hours of work **_30 hours per week _**Closing Date **_Open Until Filled**Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White
Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,
businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the
community.

Plans, implements and oversees the day to day activities of the program. Provides administrative and clerical support
to Healthiest Babies Possible Program (HBP).

**ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Adheres to the policies and standards of Options Community Services Society (OCS), as established in policy and

program manuals, Health & Safety Guidelines, descriptions, written memos, and verbal agreements.

office supplies; photocopies forms; develops, revises and types various lists, forms, and other documents;
handles program correspondence; purchases supplies as required (to be reimbursed by program manager).
- Takes new referrals (self and third party), screens potential clients for suitability, and explains program to

clients on waitlist and to general pubic.
completes statistical information at month end.
- Scheduling of guest speakers and activities for groups and creating monthly activity calendars in advance.
- Assembles and organizes client information/resource kits.
- Maintains an organized work environment for team: scheduling team meetings and group attendance;
- organizing; and filing.- Attends staff meetings regularly and other community meetings as requested by program manager.
- Enters data into statistical information programs and data bases.
- Assists program manager with reports, evaluations, program presentations to the community and special
- projects.- Performs other related duties as required.
- Makes recommendations with regard to the development of the program and participates in program
- evaluations.- Follows written and verbal directives from the immediate supervisor, executive director or designate

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Training, and Experience:
- Diploma in a related field such as office/clerical/reception experience.
- Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Possess excellent computer skills (word processing, data entry).
- Basic knowledge of perinatal health and early childhood development.

**_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_** Posted: 24-Jan-24

**We’re Hiring
**Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent people & communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Experience planning and facilitating group programs in a community setting.
- Sensitivity to the financial, social, physical, cultural and personal barriers that families face in achieving a
- healthy lifestyle and positive family functioning.- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Food Safe an asset.
- This position involves some physical setup of space for groups.
- Class 5 driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle are required.
- Second language is an asset.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Vulnerable Sector search preceding their start date.
- Applicants with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- _An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months. Eligible applicants may be offered a casual position.**PLEASE APPLY TO**:Kristina Saito, Senior Manager

Options Community Services Society

**Please include a cover letter clearly indicating the posting number [posting**
**#22514] and outlining your qualifications and related experience for the**

**position.**

**_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_** Posted: 24-Jan-24