Organizational Impact Support Specialist

Description:

We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency's commitment to "The PCHAS Way" which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client. Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a very generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee 200% up to a 3% retirement contribution).

Status:

Non-exempt Working Conditions:

Works a structured, regular work week as directed. Must be able to work extended hours when necessary, or occasional evenings or weekends in order to meet deadlines. Work environment can be high pressure, high stress. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain a professional appearance.

Position Summary:

Will provide support to the Director of Project Management. Essential Job Functions Provide administrative support to the Director of Project Management and Training.

Will support project management:

attend meetings and take detailed notes; assist with project scheduling; assist with creating routine project updates for stakeholders; other tasks as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have a high school diploma with good verbal and writing skills of post high school quality, college degree preferred. At least 2-3 years' experience working in a position that demonstrates an ability to relate well to people. Must be well organized, self-motivated and responsible for multiple task timelines.

Skills:

Customer service attitude Advanced computer and typing skills Excellent working knowledge and ability to use Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint Knowledge of or ability to learn CSWIS data management system Excellent oral and written communication skills Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and childcare/elder care disqualification list screenings. As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

Christian Commitment:

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God.