Role OverviewThe Office Assistant provides general basic office support, and acts as the office receptionist and telephone screener when required. Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with VOALA and Program staff, workers, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.
What You Will Do
Perform general office duties such as identifying and organizing documents for electronic archiving, photocopying, validating referrals, and email communications. Answer phones and take messages. Destruction of documents by shredding. Compute, record, and/or proofread data and other information, as directed.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients
- High School or GED and some general office/admin coursework
- 6 months of office and clerical experience
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
- Pay rate: $18.29 - $19.25 Per Hour
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