Program Assistant

*About Family Services: *Family Services is a private nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 - helping children, adults, and families heal from violence and thrive in healthy relationships.
We serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and other trauma with emergency assistance, community-based advocacy, short- and long-term housing, and professional counseling.
Our prevention programs help stop the cycle of abuse.
We are working to build a community of safe homes, safe relationships, and safe children—which means a safer, healthier community for everyone.
Family Services is highly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employees from all backgrounds.
*Summary:* We are looking for an organized and motivated part-time warehouse assistant to join our Facilities team.
The warehouse assistant will be responsible for cleaning Family Services facilities and keeping them maintained and in good condition.
They will also be involved in ensuring inventory is processed, organized, and stored accurately.
The assistant will sort, package, and prepare goods for delivery.
The assistant will help to ensure food and goods will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working on their feet, focused on meeting program needs, and experienced in cleaning offices or industrial locations.
The goal is to ensure that Family Services’ facilities are clean, safe, and hazard-free.
*Responsibilities:* * Weekly cleaning of FSTC offices including vacuuming, mopping, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, restocking paper goods, and products, and taking out the trash.
* Maintaining a clean and efficient warehouse.
* Assist with food distributions and other distributions as assigned.
* Set-up and move equipment and furniture, such as appliances, furniture configuration, mattress removal or replacement, and furnishing in public areas.
* Operate van, truck, and trailers to move, transport, or store inventory.
* Demonstrate competence in administrative duties (paperwork, attend mandatory meetings, complete time sheets) * Ensure the workspace is free of debris and removes safety hazards from walkways.
* Have confidence in trouble shooting minor repairs and maintenance issues.
* Work as an active team member to complete team goals.
* Create and maintain a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment.
* Set-up and breakdown meeting/event spaces, unlock doors, setup tables/chairs/table cloths,Audio/Visual, pull trash and close out event.
* Develop and maintain relationships with our generous donors and community partners.
* Assist in preparing documentation and inventory for audits.
* Operating vehicles, cleaning tools, and other equipment safely and responsibly.
* Attend community or interagency meetings as assigned.
* Donation assistance: pick up, sorting, and distribution of public and private donations internally and to other agencies.
* Maintain accurate data and submit reports in a timely manner.
* Recall basic emergency response protocol relevant to location.
* Communicate needs, concerns, and ideas to a supervisor or appropriate leadership team member.
* Adherence to policies related to HIPAA, confidentiality, information sharing, and appropriate use of the agency-client database, and donations.
* Assist with or carry out special projects or other duties as assigned by Family Services Leadership.
* Perform all tasks in a safe manner to avoid injury to self and others.
*Qualifications:* * *Education:* High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate or training in safety, tool handling, food handlers’ card, or related certificate and training for this position.
* *Experience:* Working independently and a part of a team, janitorial experience, non-profit operations, inventory control, food distributions, property management, social service or human service experience, donation management, power tools, and quality control are all a plus.
* *Transportation:*Valid California Driver’s License, availability of auto for business use, and minimal auto liability insurance as required by law.
Must be confident and safe operating a truck and trailer, as well as a van.
* *Additional Requirements:* Must be at least 21 years of age and receive DOJ background clearance.
Must be confident in operating a vehicle while towing a trailer.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:* * This position typically spends time standing, climbing stairs, walking, driving, carrying, lifting, and transporting (up to 40 lbs.
) within CAL-OSHA guidelines and limits * Frequent computer keyboard operation, firm/strong grasping, and repetitive hand control.
Able to complete all forms of personal writing.
* Make and receive telephone calls.
Use of general office equipment, copier, scanner, and fax machine.
* Close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
* The ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds such as machinery alarms.
* Primarily work in the warehouse and are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles.
* May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
* Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the organization in order to model and support effective cross-departmental partnerships, trauma-informed practices, resiliency-building, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
* Collaborate with the administrative and leadership team.
* Remain alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
*Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
*The conditions described above must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
*NOTE:* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.
50 - $18.
20 per hour Expected hours: No more than 28 per week Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Payment frequency: * Paid semi-monthly Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Overtime * Weekends as needed Application Question(s): * Have you received services from Family Services of Tulare County in the last 24 months? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * non-profit: 1 year (Preferred) * Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred) * Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred) * Warehouse distribution: 1 year (Preferred) * Commercial cleaning: 1 year (Preferred) * Carpet cleaning: 1 year (Preferred) * Power tools: 2 years (Required) * home repair: 1 year (Preferred) * Residential cleaning: 4 years (Required) Language: * English (Required) License/Certification: * Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Willingness to travel: * 75% (Required) Work Location: On the road