Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform simple routine repetitive clerical work at the RI Veterans Cemetery; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Individual tasks, if at all varied, are assigned in detail and specific instructions are given as to the manner of performance; work is carefully checked by supervisor both in process and in final form for completeness and accuracy.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To answer phone, written, and in-person requests for information and advice from persons, their representatives, agencies and others; to follow up as needed.
• To perform eligibility determinations for persons applying for or receiving cemetery benefits.
• To keep abreast of all services available to the cemetery. To assist in the development and maintenance of a resource file. To coordinate with field staff within the cemetery and arrange for services required by cemetery persons.
• To serve as an advocate for clients with various service provider agencies. To assist with the completion of application forms. To conduct interviews in the office and in the field.
• To assist in the dissemination of printed and other materials. To assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual informational and statistical reports.
• To investigate and document complaints. To conduct activities, as assigned, throughout the state such as at information fairs, public meetings, and the processing of identification cards and eligibility screenings.
• To conduct activities, as assigned, throughout the state such as at information fairs, public meetings, and the processing of identification cards and eligibility screenings.
• To do related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of business English; a familiarity with standard office filing procedures; the ability to make simple tabulating and arithmetical computations; the ability to understand readily and carry out simple directions, both oral and written; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a senior high school.

any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Exeter, RI 02822 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20