Program Assistant - Sumter CSO & HITS - Americus GA. (COM )

Additional Information Agency Logo:

Requisition ID:

ADM0

JLF Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

$ 30,000

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

Apr 21, 2026

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions/processes or a few specialized or essential clerical functions in support of a unit or office and related personnel.

Job Specific Duties:

May research, investigate, and/or resolve program or issues. Drafts documentation, reports, presentations. Represents program or unit, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff. Research and/or resolves program or client issues or questions. Provides program, administrative, and technical assistance and interpretation Provides admirative support to assigned area. Manages routine administrative functions for the agency/office. This position will be assigned to support the interstate compact office. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED AND Two years of general office Or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following: 1. Four years of experience in juvenile justice setting: three years of which should be in case management. 2. Two years or more of experience with the Juvenile Tracking system 3. Two years or more experience monitoring and/or evaluating programs. 4. Associate degree from an accredited university.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

THIS IS AN INTERNAL JOB ANNOUCEMENT OPEN ONLY TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE EMPLOYEES THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.