Program Assistant

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Chula Vista, CA, USA
In-Office
19-22 Hourly
Entry level
Consulting
The Role
Provides administrative and client support for human services programs. Responsibilities include handling inbound and outbound inquiries, resolving support tickets, documenting contacts, maintaining records for audits, routing correspondence, learning program rules and operating platforms, and assisting clients and staff. The role requires strong communication, troubleshooting, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with people with disabilities in a full-time, in-office environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services:

  • Program Consulting

  • Finance Consulting and Billing Services

  • Applied Technology

  • Outsourcing and Operations

  • Strategy

  • Project and Grants Management

  • Assessments and Feasibility Studies

The Program Assistant provides administrative and client support services to ensure the effective delivery of program activities and services. This position is responsible for reviewing referrals, supporting client intake and eligibility processes, maintaining accurate records in case management systems, coordinating referrals, and assisting clients with employment-related resources. The Program Assistant facilitates orientations, supports job readiness activities, maintains reports and tracking systems, and collaborates with staff across departments to ensure quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responds to Inbound/Outbound Call Inquiries
  • Initiates outbound calls to respond to inquiries and to follow-up with previous contacts
  • Responds to all inquiries in a professional, friendly and timely manner, public-service oriented and understand the needs and work effectively with persons with disabilities
  • Performs support ticket transaction resolution tasks and administrative functions
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining excellent documentation of all calls, questions, complaints and mailed inquiries
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate records/documentation for audit and internal control purposes
  • Routes mail, email, and other administrative support duties as assigned
  • Responsible for learning program rules of assigned projects to ensure ability to respond to Customer Service inquiries
  • Responsible for developing excellent working knowledge of operating platforms required to fulfill job responsibilities
  • Completes various general tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Expected to have excellent verbal, written communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with persons with disabilities.
  • Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of MS Windows, Excel and Word preferred.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in similar support role in a professional office.

Working Conditions

    • Must reside in San Diego County
    • This position requires full-time (Mon-Fri) in-office work, from 8am-5pm.
    • PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.


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Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $19-$22. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in a similar support role in a professional office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work effectively with persons with disabilities
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
  • Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public
  • Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word
  • Must reside in San Diego County
  • Ability to work full-time in-office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Public Consulting Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Public Consulting Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Public Consulting Group.

  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as notably generous, offering up to 20 weeks for maternity and up to 12 weeks for parental or adoption leave. Feedback suggests these policies stand out within the sector.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include roughly 15–25 days of PTO plus 10 paid holidays with additional floating days. This breadth provides meaningful flexibility for planned and personal time.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on the first day through established carriers, with domestic partner eligibility. Wellness reimbursements and mental‑health resources complement the core coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
3,689 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has four designated practice areas with extensive experience in all 50 states, clients in six Canadian provinces, and a growing practice in Europe. Often combining resources from two or more practice areas, PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to solve their challenges or pursue opportunities.

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