JOB: Youth Program Assistant-Orange County, CA

ORANGE COUNTY ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE/ Special
Service for Groups

Job Announcement
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Title: Program Assistant – Soar Afterschool Program
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Coordinator(s)
Pay Range/Rate: $10 per hour/Part-time; 12-15 hours; hours may vary
but generally 3:00 – 6:30 PM. Benefits not included.
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Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator, the
Program Assistant will monitor afterschool activities in OCAPICA's
Soar Afterschool Program, which provides both middle school and high
school-aged youth with a safe environment to receive mentorship and
academic advising. In addition, the Program Assistant will work with
the Program Coordinators to monitor tutors and assist with trainings,
documentation of student needs, and some field trip activities.
Through a variety of services, the program aims to provide
opportunities for academic and character maturity for underserved
students in the community. "Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

Essential Functions

Program (100%)
§ Will monitor day to day operations and coordinate up to six
volunteers and interns.
§ Provide homework assistance/tutor individuals and large
groups of high school aged students and monitor progress on school
assignments.
§ Problem solve with students, staff, parents, volunteers,
interns and school staff.
§ Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved
policies/ procedures under the direction of the Program Coordinators.
§ Maintain filing systems, supply inventory and the orderliness
of program space.
§ Must attend various on-going training sessions.
§ Assist with ongoing capacity building of organization and
partners
§ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities
concurrently

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
§ Must be at least 18 years of age with a H.S. Diploma or
G.E.D.; 2 years + college preferred
§ Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills
§ Have at least 1 year experience working with high school-aged
youth
§ Ability to work during afterschool hours (3:00 – 6:30 PM)
§ California Driver's License, car insurance and reliable
transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working in afterschool programs
Bilingual and/or bicultural, but not necessary
Experience working with underserved Asian and Pacific Islanders
Must be comfortable working in a team environment
Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
Experience in curriculum development

Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervision of employees required at this time.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
The environment for this position is an office environment (may
include shared office space).

Physical Requirement
In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends
time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and
speaking.

Mental Requirement
The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all
of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.

Application Process:
Application deadline: August 31, 2007.
Please e-mail or send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional
references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone
number) to:

Selection Committee
OCAPICA
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
E-mail: careers@ocapica.org or FAX: (714)636-8828

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program
Assistant – Soar Afterschool Program)

Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and
economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County,
California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand
the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy,
organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to
empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their
lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer
to this position. "Special Service for Groups is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"