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Office Assistant – Mason County
About Us:
South Sound Parent to Parent (SSP2P) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of children with disabilities. As the Early Intervention Provider Agency for Thurston, South Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties, we create a welcoming, family-oriented environment. Learn more at www.ssp2p.org.
Our Values:
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality. We believe our differences strengthen our team, drive innovation, and improve outcomes for families.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits
- Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Paid time off (accrued monthly)
- 11 Paid holidays
- Up to 12 weeks of paid family medical leave
- 401k with matching
Position Summary:
The Mason Office Assistant greets visitors, answers calls, ensures safety and security, supports staff, organizes the office, and provides resources to clients and families. This position is perfect for someone passionate about supporting families, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys making a positive impact in their community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer calls, take messages, and assist visitors
- Provide resources or direct inquiries to appropriate staff
- Maintain inventory, supplies, and basic equipment needs
- Schedule and oversee maintenance tasks
- Check mail and distribute as needed
- Build positive relationships with vendors and respond to emails promptly
What We’re Looking For:
- Inclusive, person-centered, and relationship-driven
- Collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills
- Values teamwork, diversity, and adaptability
- Comfortable supporting families from diverse backgrounds and needs
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Qualifications:
- Previous office experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPPAA regulations
- Friendly and personable demeanor
- Bilingual English-Spanish speaking preferred
Schedule: Part-Time: Monday 8am-5pm and Tuesday-Friday 1pm-5pm
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
South Sound Parent to Parent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelton, WA 98584: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17