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Description

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

How You'll Be Making a Difference

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Program Assistant to support the daily operations of our program. This non-clinical role is essential to ensuring smooth administrative functioning, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication between staff, recipients, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage and maintain confidential medical records in compliance with privacy regulations.

+ Operate and coordinate the management information system (MIS) to support data tracking and reporting.

+ Maintain accounting and budget records related to program and recipient expenditures.

+ Perform reception duties, including triaging phone calls, greeting visitors, and coordinating communication between recipients and program staff.

+ Assist with scheduling, documentation, and general administrative support for the team.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).

+ Prior experience in administrative support, preferably in a healthcare or human services setting.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry systems.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Skills:

+ Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

+ Basic understanding of budgeting or bookkeeping.

+ Bilingual or multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a mission-driven team making a difference in the community.

+ Supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

+ Competitive benefits and training opportunities.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.