Program Support Specialist

Program Support Specialist

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization dedicated to improving youth, family, and community lives. With over 1,800 clients annually across five locations in Southern California, McKinley offers a supportive work environment and a range of benefits aligned with our H.U.M.A.N. values:
Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing.

The Program Support Specialist serves as the primary point for crisis intervention and support, coordinating program implementation and providing professional guidance to client constituencies.

$21.00‑$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – company‑defined contribution of $620/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children, including crisis intervention
• Proficiency in word processing and excellent writing skills
• General office skills
• Must pass pre‑employment physical exam, tuberculosis and drug screening
• Availability to commute to various campus sites
• Physical ability to restrain children and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Must successfully complete DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index checks
• Insurability under corporate automobile insurance

• Follow through on commitments made to children
• Provide crisis intervention/behavior management for students outside the classroom or causing significant disruption
• Assist teaching teams in identifying and troubleshooting problem areas
• Participate in developing behavior plans with teams
• Assist with classroom and campus coverage as needed
• Provide orientation to new students
• Document incidents per agency policy
• Supervise community day students
• Supervise transitions for community and residential students
• Distribute daily logs to teachers
• Monitor the DVS behavior intervention program and report serious incidents to school districts per policy
• Use personal cell phone for work‑related communication when agency radios and phones are unavailable
• Supervise instructional assistants assigned to their buildings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
• Chance to grow within a supportive, inclusive culture

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job Function:
  Administrative
• Industry: Individual and Family Services

Referrals are encouraged. If you have a referral, be sure to let us know to increase your chances of interviewing.