Program Support Specialist - Beverly

At Pathways we nurture young children and support families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate.  Do you want to feel like you have accomplished something wonderful at the end of the day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families? We are looking to hire a Program Support Specialist in Beverly to further our mission.  The ideal candidate has experience with front desk operations and is an organized team player.  We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in each program and within our corporate office and embrace the core values -respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity. We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children and families

Job Summary:

To assist in developing an efficiently run operation of the Pathways for Children programs by facilitating, planning, and completing tasks that support the staff, the building, and the food service department. families,greet public and screen calls, taking appropriate and detailed messages. Ensure security functions of visitors entering building.  Support with administrative tasks, transition times (bus drop off/pick up and dismissal times), kitchen support and brief classroom coverage. Provide excellent customer service to families and guests.

30 Hours per week

Location:  Beverly, MA

Rate:  $20.00-S20.50 per hour

Program runs September-June with a scheduled reduction in force

What Will I Do?

• Welcome families, greet public and screen calls, taking appropriate and detailed messages. Ensure security functions of visitor’s entering building
• Manages unexcused student absences
• Assist with ordering for the center
• Maintain all necessary calendars (Out of Office, Sign In and Out)
• Receive and manage all supplies and packages
• Support in drills and emergency situations  
• Provide support in the kitchen for coverage and as necessary 
• Other duties as assigned to assist with admissions and to support the program 

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with two years’ related experience.

ExperiencewithChildPluspreferred,orwillingnessto learn. 

Maintain confidentially,beabletoworkindependently,and as part of a team. 

ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeincludingWordandOutlookandbeabletoupdatefamily files and emergency contact forms and complete data entry as required 

Preferred:

Associates degree, with two years related experience

Bi-Lingual candidates encouraged to apply

Other Requirements:  

• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical or provide proof of physical exam within one year of hiring date
• Pass CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint clearance

What Do We Offer?

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

Quality supervision and personal/professional growth opportunities

Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances

Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH

Earned Time Off (sick, personal, and vacation time)

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.