Administrative Assistant

CHSGa•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at NextStep Care – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Requirements

Knowledge of personal computers and the ability to operate Microsoft applications to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook.
Thorough knowledge, adherence and enforcement of current regulations, as well as NSC Operational guidelines and best practices as related to the operations of the SOURCE Program and NSC.
Thorough knowledge, adherence and enforcement of NSC personnel guidelines.
Maintains constructive working relationships by communicating and interacting effectively with supervisors, organizational leadership, peers and individuals inside and outside the Organization, in a positive, professional and respectful manner.
Demonstrates good judgment and decision making.
Manages multiple deadlines with demonstrated flexibility in working with changing priorities.
Portrays a positive image of the organization and communicates guiding principles, mission, vision and values.
Completes work in a timely, accurate, efficient and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments/responsibilities; ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and assignments.
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position.
Exceptional computer skills, good organizing and planning skills.
Able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally.
Able to react effectively and calmly in emergencies.
Able to maintain customer confidentiality.
Managing multiple deadlines with demonstrated flexibility in working with changing priorities.
Ability to react effectively and calmly in emergencies situations.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with customers or associates of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.
The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with the following computer applications: MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties such as typing memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents as directed by supervisor as well as copies, sorts/distributes mail, and performs calculations as needed.
Sends, receives, and distributes faxes and emails as appropriate.
Mails materials using various methods and services as directed.
Runs local errands including trips to the post office and local businesses for the occasional purchase of supplies.
Print, distributes and makes revisions to forms or other documents as directed.
Assists with processing job applications which includes references checks, background checks, licensure/registration verification etc., as necessary.
Assists with event planning including travel arrangements and reservations for staff as requested.
Assists with the production of the organization’s newsletter by compiling information and articles submitted by others.
Creates and maintains monthly calendar, meeting agendas and action plans and distribute as directed by supervisor.
Provide administrative support to the Vice President and Department Directors as directed by supervisor.
Assists in administrative studies and/or projects as assigned.
Orders supplies as needed. Includes but not limited to office supplies, toiletries, refreshments and community education supplies.
Performs daily upkeep of office machines, including changing cartridges and stocking with paper and requests and coordinates repairs for office equipment as necessary.
Provides reception service (information, beverages, and assistance) to visitors, sales representatives, etc.
Courteously and professionally answers and redirects all incoming calls.
Maintains filing system in an efficient and organized manner.
Maintains and distributes staff contact information.
Ensures timely notification of upcoming project and assignment due dates for Executive Director, Regional Directors and Department Directors.
Records minutes of staff and other meetings as directed by supervisor.
Reports corporate compliance concerns appropriately.
Reports work time and business expenses in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Maintains work areas in an organized manner.
Attends staff meetings, in-services seminars and workshops as directed by supervisor.
May be required to assist with creation of power point or other presentations and or documents for the Vice President of Operations and/or Department Directors.
May be required as needed to travel to other offices within the organization to perform certain duties as outlined above.