Senior Program Specialist (VITA Site Coordinator)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of computer usage and applications;
• Knowledge of federal state and tax laws.
• Ability to review programs effectively and make recommendations as needed.
• Ability to learn quickly meet deadlines be highly organized and a team player;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to effectively teach concepts to volunteers and a variety of groups and cultural populations.
• Skills in short-range organizational planning and volunteer management.
• Skill in making sound independent judgments within specific department guidelines and practices.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare training presentations for staff and volunteers.
• Available to work some Friday nights and all day Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be able to pass the Advanced and Site Coordinator Level Certification test provided by the IRS.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain California drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required.

Ability to pass the Advance Level and Site Coordinator Certification through the IRS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is typically situated in a standard office environment resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities. Positions may be required to sit for lengthy periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Sr Program Specialist-VITA Site Coordinator

CSET is recruiting seven site coordinators to oversee our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. This 20-40 hour per week position requires accuracy attention to details good customer service ability to work independently with diverse populations and volunteer management skills. English / Spanish fluency is required due to the large number of Spanish speaking clients served by the program.

This is a temporary part-time position that does not provide benefits. Person must be available to work flexible work hours. Experience in preparing taxes is order to qualify for an interview applicants must pass the Advance Level Certification and Site Coordinator Test in the Volunteer Assistors Test available at our Visalia office (312 NW 3rd Avenue; Visalia CA 93277) or online at the IRS website :

Candidate Screening Process Only complete applicant information will be evaluated by the screening committee as soon as possible after the closing date. Application materials will be evaluated to determine how fully the applicant meets the Desirable Qualifications. This evaluation process will determine which applicants may be invited for an interview. The most successful interviewees will be invited to a second interview. All costs incurred as a result of the application / selection process shall be borne by the applicant. Note : Incomplete applicant information will not be forwarded for consideration in the hiring process. All documents received become the property of CSET and will not be returned. Human Resources will not copy any of the materials submitted for the applicant. Notice to all candidates for employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99-603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. This requirement applies to both United States citizens and aliens. Community Service Employment and Training Inc. is an equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to equal opportunity and treatment in all aspects of it relations with staff members without regard to race color national and ethnic origin sex sexual orientation marital status religion age or disability. Work Hours : Maximum of 40 hours per week

Salary Range : $20.01- $27.27 hourly

Deadline : open until filled

Must be able to travel countywide

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 27