Project Assistant-Full Time

Ambassadors For Christ Youth Ministries, Inc. (AFC) is a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2006 for the purpose of providing multifaceted prevention and intervention programs for at-risk, underprivileged, and displaced youth. AFC has provided service as an outlet and platform for growth to over 16,000 at-risk youth in partnership with schools, churches, and other community serving youth programs throughout the Houston, Texas, and Pine Bluff/Little Rock, Arkansas areas for more than 15 years. AFC's overarching goal is to inspire excellence and promote leadership in youth, regardless of their backgrounds, through the implementation of multifaceted youth development programs centered around homelessness prevention, mental health and substance use prevention/intervention, and the overall reduction of sexual and other risky behaviors.

The Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and will receive and maintain case files by appropriately filing referral forms, progress notes, monthly reports, service plans, transportation requests and any other information in case folders as directed by the Manager.

The Project Assistant will assist a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the following:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares Growth Opportunities program event calendar, schedules meetings and coordinates training sessions


• Processes and maintain database related to partners, volunteers and donors using Salesforce


• Enter client information into Salesforce, Workforce GPMS and Restaurant Ready portal


• Creates Purchase Orders for materials, travel etc.


• Proofreads and making copies of documents


• Relays internal emails to staff


• Answers and screens inquiry calls and emails from potential clients


• Collect data to help with the program admission process 


• Assist with auditing program case notes/files


• Performs other duties/responsibilities or special projects as identified by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities


• with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate


• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus


• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees


• Familiarity with office equipment and software (multi-line phone, desktop computer, MS Office)


• Strong organizational skills


• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License


• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation

EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field

preferred.

HOURS: Part time

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience preferred.

COMPENSATION: $40,000/year