Program Specialist, Center for Jewish Care

Program Specialist, Center for Jewish Care Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department: Center for Jewish Care Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt Work Setting: Fully Onsite Reports To: Director of Aging Connections and Director of Serving Our Survivors Pay Range: $23.50-$25/hour Total Compensation: In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes: Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work: Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include: Paid vacation time and sick leave 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees mental wellness Position Overview: JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Center for Jewish Care team as the Program Specialist. This position is a key member of the Center for Jewish Care management team, providing administrative and analytical support to the Directors and their staff. The CJC Program Specialist will play a supportive role with contracts and grant compliance by tracking and analyzing data from financial and client data reports. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities through a solution-focused lens. Responsibilities: Submit invoices for payment into the accounting portal Establish a process for reviewing program budgets with Directors monthly Review and maintain confidential client and financial reports for accuracy Provide monitoring of program contract milestones and reporting requirements Assist with contractual compliance Support research and analysis requests from Directors Schedule in-person and virtual meetings as requested Assist programs with procurement needs Assist in other programmatic needs Analyze current processes and provide input about streamlining Fulfill administrative work for Directors and programs as needed Attend meetings and take minutes Other duties as assigned by Directors Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have: Exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking abilities Exceptional understanding and use of MS Office Suite Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail Strong ability to respect confidential information within data & reports Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., memos, reports, e-mails, agendas, minutes) Experience working with the Jewish community preferred Creative, innovative thinker who embraces change and is adaptable Experience with management of processes and systems Ability to read and interpret documents such as memos, general clerical documents, project and grant reports Sensitivity in human interactions to diversity and inclusiveness Familiarity with person-centered trauma-informed approach Skills/Abilities Wed Like You to Have: Two years of experience working in an office support role to a team of staff preferred Physical Requirements: Must be able to Sit, talk, and listen Stand, walk, and use hands and arms to use a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Concentration and good hearing are required Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr