Community Supports Program Assistant - Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults

Community Supports Program Assistant

Are you a detail oriented problem-solver? Do you have customer service experience and love being a people person? Have you been looking for a job that is personally rewarding? Then see if you are the right fit to join our team. This is a brand new opportunity within our bustling Community Supports (CS) department. You'll work directly under the CS Director to help support the team to deliver high quality services to the individuals we serve.

Position Summary:Under the guidance of the Community Supports (CS) Director, the Program Assistant will fulfill the role of assistant to the CS Director, offering support to both the CS Director and the CS Frontline Supervising (FLS) team in various tasks relating to the smooth functioning of the department and the agency as a whole.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Duties
2. Communication support for the department
3. Coordination of meetings, schedules, agendas, and events to meet department needs
4. Provide Clerical Support to the CS staff.
5. Other duties as assigned
6. Perform duties in a manner that promotes health and safety.

Hours of Work: Part-time, 20-hrs per week. Mon-Fri, 4 hrs per day. Shift could be morning or afternoon depending on availability. Business hours are 8am-5pm.

Minimum Education, Experience and/or Skills:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years secretarial, clerical and related experience including some administrative assistant experience is required.
• One years in field DSP or PCA experience.
• Must be experienced and proficient with personal computers and computer software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must accurately type a minimum of 40 wpm and possess efficient 10-key and data entry skills.
• Must possess basic competency in filing, office and telephone etiquette, and office equipment including; copiers, fax machines, postage machines, and others as needed.

Pre-hire Requirements (must be obtained prior to hire date):

• A current TB test,
• Valid Alaska driver's license with two (2) years driving experience, and
• Proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment.
• Successful candidates must provide 1 clear fingerprint card before hire, to submit for a background check

Additional knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Ability to be flexible, creative, work independently with minimal supervision, organize and prioritize workflow.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and public speaking and group presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant in Management Team meetings.
• Ability to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously to agency staff, individuals with disabilities, family members, business associates and the public.

Here is the good stuff we offer:

• Paid Vacation & Sick leave (amount increases with years worked & accumulates based on hours worked)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Paid Jury Duty & Funeral Leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive Paid Training Program including a bi-annual CPR training and annual de-escalation training in the MANDT system

Apply Today!

For questions regarding this posting please contact HR @ 907-352-1200

MSSCA's Mission is to partner with individuals and families, delivering excellent support services, and building community by promoting dignity, respect, independence, and diversity.​

MSSCA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and consumer need.

Every individual who is to be associated with MSSCA as an employee, volunteer or practicum/internship student must have a valid criminal history check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Program (BCP) in accordance with AS 47.05.300-47.05.390; as well as checked against the State of Alaska Medicaid Exclusion list and the Federal Exclusion list. There is an associated fee with the background check that is deducted from each staff's first paycheck.