Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Classification: Program Aide for Drop in Center

Working Title: Drop-in Center Coordinator

The Program Aide overseeing the program and operations of the drop-in center reports to the Board of Directors for the non-profit drop-in center where the employee is stationed. As an employee of the Authority, the Program Aide is subject to all relevant policies and procedures of the Authority. This position requires at least 30 hours of work per week.

Supervised by:

Executive Director

Employees Supervised:

None

Division:

Administration

Normal Work Hours/Days:

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Monday - Friday. The scheduled work hours may be altered, as needed .

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervise and manage all operations at the Oneonta drop-in center, The Clubhouse.



Responsible for planning, directing, and organizing all activities of The Clubhouse.





Oversee member sign-in and sign-out and prepare and submit monthly invoices.



Ensure daily lunch service at The Clubhouse via communication with caterer.



Coordinate scheduling of specialized instructors, including art, music, and other areas of members interest



Purchase program supplies, club supplies, and other items within the program budget





Open and close the building each day as required by the daily operation schedule.



Responsible for ensuring drop-in center building is clean and in good repair. Report maintenance needs to JBS in a timely manner and follow-up on completion, as necessary.





Provide accurate documentation of petty cash/debit card expenditures and be responsible for reconciling the petty cash receipts against expenditures.



Serve as point of contact for The Clubhouse with the Alabama Department of Mental Health



Serves as a liaison between the Sharing Place Board of Directors and the Authority.



Perform all administrative duties as required.



Attend Sharing Place Board of Directors meetings and implement and follow board directives, including communication with members of the Sharing Place Board.



Enforce all Sharing Place policies regarding confidentiality of member information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a person with personal lived mental health experience.



Certified Peer Specialist Adult certification preferred at hire, required within 6 months of hire.





Graduation from high school (or documentation of receiving a GED certificate) is required but[NS1] . Valid Alabama driver's license and vehicle to drive is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of serious mental illnesses and how they impact a person is required.



Ability to work autonomously.



Ability to utilize computer, including preparing word documents, managing email, and performing internet searches required





Ability to manage The Clubhouse day-to-day financial matters





Knowledge of the community and available community resources.



Knowledge of the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.



Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the Program Aide's job.



Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both writing and orally.



Skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.



[NS1]This is a requirement for CPS certification that the Department can't waive.