About this opportunity
Volunteers of America Los Angeles lists this Administrative Assistant II opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Admin Asst IIVOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation.PAY RATE: $23.51 - $24.75 Per HourBENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSEThe Admin Asst II provides general office support, and acts as the office receptionist and telephone screener. Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff, workers, families of clients, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral office dutiesFiling and assisting other office staff when required.Prepares client and worker folders, record files, and general filing of records and documents.Coordinates staff training and administrative events.Maintain, track, and order inventory for office supplies.Monitor and maintain office equipment.Schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, and other group activities when required.Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed.Receptionist dutiesAnswers telephone, e-mails, letters, and replies to questions accordingly.Take and relay messages.Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness.Receive and sort mail and deliveries.Participates in organizational functions and maintains informational and/or operational records.Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff, workers, families of clients, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.Perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAbility 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employmentGeneral filingPrepare client and worker foldersRestock suppliesReceptionist for officeSpecial projectsCoordinates staff training and administrative eventsOther duties as required and may be subject to changeMANDATED REPORTERAs service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verificationsAbility to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing 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.EDUCATION:Associates Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field;OR Three years of related experience.EXPERIENCE:Five years of office and clerical experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.Current California driver's license and clean driving recordAccess or Service Point software.Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90001, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.