What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Job Summary:
As an Administrative Specialist, you will provide general administrative support to the Service Coordination team. This position will organize files, prepare forms and documents, sort mail, respond to emails and phone calls, act as Service Coordinator of the day, process expenses, and offer general staff support. This position works with people from a wide variety of levels, from the people we serve to the PICS leadership team.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- One or more years administrative support or equivalent experience preferred.
- Working with diverse populations including Social Services, Human Services preferred.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software required.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency working with numbers.
- Able to perform a variety of on-going tasks in a fast paced atmosphere.
- Able to read, analyze, and interpret Department of Human Services' policies and regulations as well as applicable state and federal laws related to service delivery.
- Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize responsibilities to complete work correctly and in a timely manner.
- Critical thinking skills and independent decision-making abilities.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
