What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Social Services position at Mercy Haven?
Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!
Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will provide administrative functions necessary for the administration of our Healed, Enriched and Renewed Through Housing Program (HEARTH) program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Electronic record-keeping of open and closed cases, opening and closing case files
- Telephone coverage of the front desk and for program staff
- Maintain positive and collegial relationships with Mercy Haven staff
- Administrative office support for including but not limited to mailings, copying, key organization, faxing, file creation and uploading documents
- Record filing and assisting with audit preparation
- Entering new program participants into applicable electronic health record system
- Assist with preparing files for off-site archiving
- Any other duties assigned by the Associate Director to meet agency and program needs
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- 2 years of relevant clerical or administrative experience required
- Experience with mentally ill, homeless or other vulnerable populations preferred
- Excellent writing, research and communication skills
- Ability to learn new data systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Health Record Experience preferred
- Physical Requirements: remains stationary for long periods of time in the office, moves intermittently throughout the office during work hours, reaching overhead, may push or pull 15-20 pounds daily, repetitive wrist/finger movement, read/write reports and use computer on daily basis.
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time (25 hours a week), Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Learn more at mercyhaven.org!
MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
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