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The Program Assistant will ensure that program participants have a safe, socially enjoyable, and educationally fulfilling experience.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nSet up the tables and food serving spaces\nServing food to participants\nWash minimal dishes\nManage the coordination of daily activities and classes for senior participants in the absence of the Program Coordinator\nIn collaboration with the program supervisor, help maintain all requirements of the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) grant\nKeep accurate records for DACL including but not limited to intake forms, program attendance, nutritional information, and activity tracking\nMaintain up-to-date CPR certification and SafeServe certificate\nMaintain relationships with Adas Israel staff to ensure continued collaboration on the program\nOther duties as assigned\nMinimum Education, Licensure, and Work Experience Required:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED\nOutstanding oral communication skills; detail-oriented\nCommitment to working in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on collaboration with colleagues and clients\nExperience within the social services space\nStarting pay: $22/hour\n\nThe Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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