Department Support Assistant
The posted compensation range of $23.00 - $31.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Department Support Assistant - Community & School Health Initiative
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Department Support Assistant to join our Listos / Mental Health Disaster Preparedness Education Program, which focuses on providing communities with the knowledge and tools to manage mental health challenges before, during, and after disasters. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth delivery of educational services and resources. This position is grant-funded.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Mental Health Disaster Preparedness Education Program, including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and managing correspondence.
- Assist in coordinating and organizing disaster preparedness training sessions, workshops, and community outreach events.
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date participant records, program files, and reports, ensuring compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
- Manage program communications, including drafting emails, newsletters, and social media updates, to inform participants and stakeholders of program activities and developments.
- Support the preparation of grant reports and documentation, ensuring that all program data, expenses, and outcomes are accurately tracked and reported.
- Assist in tracking and managing the program budget, including processing invoices, purchasing supplies, and monitoring expenditures.
- Serve as the primary contact for program participants, community partners, and external stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
- Support program staff with data collection and evaluation efforts to assess the effectiveness of educational programs and disaster preparedness initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics for training and outreach events, including booking venues, managing registration, and preparing materials.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program.
Qualifications
- One year experience in healthcare or community based organization.
- Experience working with community outreach or public health preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
- High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
- BA in Public Health or related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace products, Zoom and Canva Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Knowledge of local community agencies and resources.
- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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