Administrative Assistant
Location:Lancaster, CA
Job ID:3254
Salary:$20.7 - $21.79 Per Hour
Area of Interest:Administration
Division:Adult Services
Shift Type:Day
About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at.
PAY RATE: $20.70 - $21.79 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Admin Asst I provides general office support, and acts as the office receptionist and telephone screener. Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff, workers, families of clients, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General office duties
- Filing and assisting other office staff when required.
- Prepares client and worker folders, record files, and general filing of records and documents.
- Coordinates staff training and administrative events.
- Participate and assist in organizational functions and events.
- Database entry as directed.
- Orders office supplies, type, create, and mail correspondence.
Receptionist duties
- Answers telephone, e-mails, and replies to questions accordingly.
- Maintains informational and/or operational documents.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff, workers, families of clients, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Current TB screening and Immunization Records(within 5 days of hire)
- Copy of Current Professional License (if applicable)
- Current BLS Certification(within 15 days of hire)
- Valid Driver-s license
- Completion of all required trainings(within 30 days of hire)
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of office and/or clerical experience; coursework or a formal degree or certification in Business Administration or related discipline can be combined with relevant experience to meet the time requirement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working towards a Bachelor-s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
- Access or Service Point software.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.