Samaritas · 19 hours ago
Office Assistant, Foster Care
Grand Rapids Metro
Contract
Hybrid
Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hr
1+ years expSamaritas is a dedicated organization seeking an Office Assistant to support their Foster Care team. In this role, you will provide essential reception, clerical, and administrative support to ensure children and families receive the care they deserve.
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Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of Samaritas’ programs, services and key employees in order to accurately inform and refer persons requesting service and information
Perform receptionist duties including answering telephone, routing calls and taking messages, greeting and assisting visitors as required
Perform clerical functions such as email correspondence, word processing/typing, assisting with collating packets and mailings, mail sorting and distribution, copying, faxing, ordering supplies, and other general office duties, as required
Create and maintain filing systems relevant to office functions
Vouchering invoices, as requested, on a daily/regular basis
Provide back up for support staff
Coordinate or assist with scheduling meetings and general office events, arrange for refreshments/lunches, as requested
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Assist with special projects and requests, as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, speak and write fluently. Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills; ability to respond to and appropriately handle telephone calls, inquiries and implement follow-up with the goal to be best in class with excellent customer service, externally and internally
Ability to effectively utilize various Microsoft computer software applications, i.e. Word, Excel (basic knowledge), Outlook, OneDrive, and other software programs
Ability to prioritize, organize and implement tasks and projects with minimal assistance
Ability to display compassion and sensitivity in all situations, being mindful of the Samaritas mission of serving people as an expression of the love of Christ
Ability to adhere to agency confidentiality policy
Preferred
Associate's degree desired
One year clerical experience preferred
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Company
Samaritas
We connect people with families and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Morin
President & Chief Executive Officer
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