Self-Direction Administrative Assistant

Purpose:

To provide confidential, accurate, and timely secretarial support to the Director and/or department you are supporting. To ensure communication and documentation is handled in a professional and confidential manner. To act as a liaison between the employees and the Director you support. 

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One [1] year clerical experience.
• Ability to accurately and timely perform data entry and filing duties.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to accurately read and interpret written information. Monitors own work for quality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work; uses time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Adherence to Agency policies including Attendance Policy.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency insurance standards, preferred. Maintenance of valid insurance and registration and provide proof of insurance if using own vehicle.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computers and/or writing for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to office equipment/chemicals.
• Bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing in the course of filing and miscellaneous clerical work.
• Speaks clearly and remains calm in stressful or demanding situations.

Responsible to: Department Director/Designee

Essential Functions:

• To act as a liaison between the employees and the Director you support.
• To assist with the management of the Director’s/Assistant Director’s calendar/schedule(s) and phone/messages, assuring appropriate access to Director/Assistant Director by others.
• To accurately, timely, and confidentially type/file/copy/distribute materials for Director/Assistant Director, as requested.
• To coordinate and ensure dead filing and storage.
• To type/file/copy/fax/distribute material for the Director of Independent Services and Self Direction staff including Start Up and Support Brokers, Fiscal Intermediaries and other Self Direction staff as requested.
• To update personal information sheets as directed.  
• To prepare and maintain any files, binders, books, records for the department as requested by the Director.
• To perform paper and system audits as necessary/requested.
• To take and maintain accurate meeting minutes.
• Ensure filing is done accurately and timely.
• To assist with data entry/report creation and running/databases/clerical functions, as assigned.
• To assist with secretarial coverage for the Executive Director and Front Desk/Reception coverage as necessary.
• To assist with Agency mail distribution, confidentially and accurately, as necessary.
• Any and all other related duties as requested/required by supervisor(s).

What we offer:

•  Flexible Schedules 
• A diverse and inclusive team that will support and appreciate you.
• Excellent Benefits that include medical, dental, wellness and 403B Retirement
• Paid Time off (40 hours after 90 days and 160 hours after your first year for Full-Time Employees).
• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekend and Overnight Differentials.
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Company Paid Training
• Opportunities to earn more based on experience