Programs Assistant

Venango County Association for the Blind is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate individual to join our small team as a full-time Programs Assistant. This is a varied position for someone who enjoys both working with people and keeping things organized behind the scenes. No two days are the same. The Programs Assistant provides administrative support in the office while also assisting individuals who are blind or visually impaired with transportation, appointments, agency activities, provides screenings and eye health and safety education, and other program needs. What You'll Do 1. Provide transportation and assistance to clients for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other approved activities 2. Safely guide and assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired from door to door and throughout appointments when needed 3. Answer phones, monitor voicemail, take messages, and assist with general office communication 4. Schedule appointments, annual client reviews, and other program activities 5. Complete data entry and maintain accurate client and program records 6. Prepare letters, forms, mailings, and other routine documents 7. Assist staff with agency programs, events, educational activities, and community outreach 8. Help maintain organized files, records, vehicles, and program materials 9. Provide general administrative support to agency staff 10. Perform other duties necessary to support the day-to-day operation of a small nonprofit organization Who We're Looking For The right person for this position will be: 1. Dependable and punctual 2. Organized and able to keep track of multiple responsibilities 3. Comfortable working independently while also being part of a small team 4. Patient, respectful, and comfortable working one-on-one with clients 5. Able to communicate professionally with clients, families, medical offices, community partners, and coworkers 6. Willing to learn proper sighted-guide techniques and other skills for assisting individuals with vision loss 7. Able to recognize what needs to be done and follow a task through to completion 8. Comfortable with computers, email, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and basic data entry 9. Flexible and able to adjust when schedules or client needs change Position Requirements 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record 3. Ability to safely operate agency vehicles 4. Ability to pass required background clearances 5. Ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with assisting clients and agency activities Previous experience in an office, human services, healthcare, transportation, or customer service setting is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person. Benefits: Generous paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick time accrual, and Simple IRA Venango County Association for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer.