Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location: 1801 Watermark Drive

Scheduled Hours: M/F 8am - 12pm (29 hours or less weekly)

Compensation: $22.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant provides the opportunity to perform a variety of administrative tasks that promote efficiency in the daily operations of the office. Requires excellent people relations skills, knowledge of office systems, and sound knowledge of agency programs, procedures, and policies. The individual must be well-organized and able to interact effectively with agency staff and the general public.

Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Answering phones and directing callers to the appropriate person or resource
• Entering written data points into digital databases, spreadsheets, and other organizational systems.
• Communicate with team members to discuss data requirements and compare data as needed.
• Provide general administrative support services for the assigned office
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience and proficiency in the use of various office machines, including computers.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills:

• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

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Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

Working At NYAP

• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans