Administrative Assistant

Easterseals PORT Health, one of the largest non-profit service providers in North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our EMPOWER team. Our Jacksonville program has a full-time position (M-F 9am-5:00pm). If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you'll support, then we are looking for you!

Full-time Schedule:

(Monday-Friday) 8:00am-5:00pm

What You’ll Do

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting with office tasks for the Empower programs. They are expected to maintain a positive, clean, and safe environment and assist in program areas as time allows. This position reports to the assigned Empower Program Manager.

• Answers phone calls and assists callers as appropriate.
• Assists with check-in and check-out of participants and staff.
• Prepares and files billing and paperwork according to program requirements, accurately and within designated time lines.
• Completes invoicing, collection of payments, manual accruals, depositing of monies, and other program-related finance/billing tasks.
• Prepares for and actively participates in staff onboarding as requested.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Completes required training within prescribed timeframes.
• Follows all Easterseals PORT Health and program policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality, manages use of PTO time (if applicable), and follows all policies and procedures regarding time off.
• Must demonstrate Easterseals PORT Health valued behaviors of Accountability, Commitment, and Caring as appropriate to the position.

How You’ll Benefit:

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive base salary, paid training, and full benefits.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you must believe that with the right support, people with disabilities can live, work, and contribute to their communities, have a sense of humor, and have a passion for helping others. We also require the following:

• You must be at least 18 or older
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• One or more years of college or experience is preferred
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Value the role recreation plays in personal development
• Have the ability to assist campers with daily activities as needed (e.g., transferring in/out of wheelchairs, bathing, feeding, dressing)
• Be able to bend and lift 30 pounds and possess the physical ability to perform the position duties

If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you'll support, then please apply now on our website: www.eastersealsporthealth.com

About Easterseals PORT Health

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives, and viewpoints of its workforce to advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand, and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!