Careers at Primavera

Primavera Employment Application

 

Title: Program Assistant
Supervisor: Deputy Director
Hours: 40 hours per week
Posting Date: October 8, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary: Provide support to programs by covering direct service duties and/or case management as assigned. Programs are located at various sites in the community and serve individuals/families that are homeless/low income. Cover for receptionists in their absence and provide administrative support on a limited basis.

Job Duties (Work assignments may vary depending on the agency’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor/s):

  • Provide direct services in programs as assigned.
  • Provide 1:1 case management services as assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with individual service plans.
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality as it relates to files and program participants.
  • Keep Operation Supervisors, Program Directors informed of areas of concern with program participants.
  • Record case notes and track data for programs in accordance with compliance requirements.
  • Cover for administrative assistants as scheduled, sites to include the Training Center, Admin, and Veterans Blvd.  
  • Perform clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, emailing, and filing.
  • Assist with data entry needs for any program as assigned.
  • Adhere to Primavera’s Guiding Principles.
  • Enforce Primavera’s health and safety regulations.
  • Attend monthly case managers’ meetings, All Staff meetings, and other as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:        

  • Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse population, including individuals and families that are homeless/low income.
  • Ability to multi-task, demonstrate resourcefulness and flexibility
  • Computer literacy including internet, email, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and database experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six months experience working with low-income individuals and service programs
  • Excellent clerical and phone skills
  • High School diploma or equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year experience working with homeless with some case management experience.
  • 2 years completed college course work.
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of the information to be handled, it is essential that confidentiality be maintained.

Additional Requirement:

This position requires the employee to have a valid Arizona driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to personal vehicle for use with work.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Linda Kot
151 W. 40th Street
South Tucson, AZ 85713
Fax 520-882-5479   
email: lkot@primavera.org

 

Title: Automotive Technician
Supervisor: Propoerties Coordinator
Hours: 40 hours per week
Posting Date: September 22, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:  Perform repair and maintenance services as needed throughout the Properties Department including vehicles, property, and equipment.     

Job Duties:  Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and include but are not limited to the following:

      • Responsibility for agency vehicles including coordinating usage and repairs, troubleshooting, performing maintenance and repair, emissions, and safety.
      • Procure bids and coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
      • Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment inventory.
      • Repair and maintain small engine equipment such as weed eaters and chainsaws. 
      • Assist with maintenance tasks on properties such as painting, servicing heating and cooling equipment, landscaping, plumbing, and unit make ready.
      • Complete necessary paperwork including work orders and purchase orders, and provide receipts.
      • Maintain vehicle repair records on paper and in a computer database.
      • Carry an agency pager and respond to emergency situations.
      • Assist with maintaining the safety and security of Primavera properties.
      • Maintain appropriate relationships with vendors, tenants, program participants, and program staff.
      • Perform other duties as assigned.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of vehicle repair, small engine equipment repair, and general maintenance tasks.
  • Basic inventory control skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to use power tools.
  • Knowledge of job and vehicle safety.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to complete required paperwork.
    Must provide own tools.

Preferred Experience and Education:

  • At least three years related experience.
  • Experience working without direct on-site supervision.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements: This position requires the employee to have a valid Arizona driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to a personal vehicle for use with work.

(This job description is intended to indicate the basic nature of the position and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the job description perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

Send resume to or contact:

Barry Costa, Properties Coordinator
151 W. 40th Street
Tucson, AZ  85713
Phone: 520-882-5383   Fax: 520-882-5479

 

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