Program Assistant

Doors to Freedom

Program Assistant

Summerville, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of survivors of human trafficking? Doors to Freedom in Summerville, SC, is looking for a dedicated Program Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting our mission by assisting in program coordination and providing essential administrative support. Your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve, helping them on their journey to freedom and healing. With a competitive salary of $50,000 to $55,000, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path where you can make a real difference in the lives of survivors every day. Join us in our mission to bring hope and restoration to those in need. Responsibilities: • Assists the Program Director in the completion of Strengths and Struggles Assessment/Safety Plan - [PRG14] with the resident within their first 24 hours at Doors to Freedom and prior to each Individualized Growth Plan Evaluation. • Assists the Program Director in the completion and adherence to the Individualized Growth Plan - [PRG07] and Individualized Growth Plan Evaluation - [PRG07-1] of each resident and coordinates and facilitates the IGP presentations. • Assist the Program Director with the Referral and Intake, including the on-site and off-site preparation required. • Assists Program Director in the intake process, file auditing, discharge process, and program data collection. • Advocacy and Case Management for the residents, as delegated by the Program Director: • Assists the Program Director with the completion of Weekly Check-Ins and sending them to appropriate providers. • Engages with residents throughout the day. • Provides support to ensure residents’ rights, safety, and permanency needs are being met. • Assists the Program Director in the staff process and leads the staff in the absence of the Program Director. • Assists the Program Director in the coordination and follow-through of well-being needs for residents through required specialty appointments (as needed), therapy, Diagnostic Assessments, Evaluations, etc. • Assists the Program Director in overseeing therapeutic activities (i.e. animal therapy, equine therapy, music therapy, and the DBT skills group, etc.). • Assists the Program Director and Family Engagement Assistant with supervision of family visits and phone calls, as needed. • Transports residents to and from appointments as needed (mileage reimbursement will apply). Qualifications: • Strongly Preferred: Masters in Social Work or other related areas of study and one year of experience in the management or supervision of child care personnel, a child care program, and/or a closely related field. • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and two years experience in management or supervision of child care personnel, a child care program, or a related field. Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 yearly

    • Assists the Program Director in the completion of Strengths and Struggles Assessment/Safety Plan - [PRG14] with the resident within their first 24 hours at Doors to Freedom and prior to each Individualized Growth Plan Evaluation. • Assists the Program Director in the completion and adherence to the Individualized Growth Plan - [PRG07] and Individualized Growth Plan Evaluation - [PRG07-1] of each resident and coordinates and facilitates the IGP presentations. • Assist the Program Director with the Referral and Intake, including the on-site and off-site preparation required. • Assists Program Director in the intake process, file auditing, discharge process, and program data collection. • Advocacy and Case Management for the residents, as delegated by the Program Director:  • Assists the Program Director with the completion of Weekly Check-Ins and sending them to appropriate providers. • Engages with residents throughout the day. • Provides support to ensure residents’ rights, safety, and permanency needs are being met.  • Assists the Program Director in the staff process and leads the staff in the absence of the Program Director.  • Assists the Program Director in the coordination and follow-through of well-being needs for residents through required specialty appointments (as needed), therapy, Diagnostic Assessments, Evaluations, etc. • Assists the Program Director in overseeing therapeutic activities (i.e. animal therapy, equine therapy, music therapy, and the DBT skills group, etc.). • Assists the Program Director and Family Engagement Assistant with supervision of family visits and phone calls, as needed.  • Transports residents to and from appointments as needed (mileage reimbursement will apply).

  • Compensation
    $50,000-$55,000 per year