Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Want challenging work in an organization that makes a difference? Community Interface Services, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant in our San Diego office. If you would like to bring your skills into the nonprofit sector, this role may be a fit for you! WHO WE ARE Community Interface Services is a non-profit organization that has empowered adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1983. Our mission is to provide quality, individualized, community-based support and training in employment, housing, community living, and other related services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (some college preferred) plus one year of experience in a customer service in an office setting
- Working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience using databases; experience with QuickBooks Online is highly preferred.
- Flexibility, openness and ability to adapt to change.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and ability to process a high volume of numerical transactions accurately and effectively.
- Dependable and reliable; able to follow through on commitments.
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide phone and email customer service to program participants with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders such as businesses or vendors that work with our services.
- Develop rapport by communicating positively and professionally.
- Oversee the upkeep of our San Diego office space, and create a welcoming environment for all who walk through our doors.
- Learn to navigate multiple online platforms and utilize electronic case management systems alongside Microsoft Office for administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, faxing, filing, and document processing.
- Work on a variety of special projects as needed.
- Conduct all business activities in accordance with widely recognized ethical standards; ensure confidentiality is not breached regarding financial, accounting, personnel, participant, and all other propriety information; work to reduce the agency's vulnerability to waste, fraud, and abuse; comply with all safe work practices.
- Work effectively in a team environment, quickly learning a variety of programs and helping others as needed
Benefits
- The opportunity to do challenging and meaningful work that makes a difference and improves people's lives
- Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities
- A warm and supportive culture with people who truly care about you
- 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday schedule
- Very low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous amounts of paid time off, including sick and personal leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid initial and ongoing training
- Unique retirement plan that we contribute to on your behalf
- Company issued iPhone and laptop
- And much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
