Administrative Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in 400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia.General Office Duties to include:* Rile Retention* Filing, Shredding, maintaining charts per program requirements to include chart room management* Provide array of switchboard operator services that includes routing all incoming calls to appropriate staff, answering general questions about the agency, and taking messages.* Ensure adequate telephone system operations and obtain necessary repair services. Train any assigned staff in switchboard operations. Ensure coverage of switchboard.* Maintain office reception area and provide reception services for incoming visitors and clients.* Facilitate positive interactions with colleagues and consumers by demonstrating respectful and hospitable interactions in person and over the telephone.* Maintain an accurate phone list to efficiently route consumer and other calls to appropriate service staff.* Type, file, copy, fax, scan, and perform a variety of other clerical and typing functions as requested by immediate supervisor.* Assist in ordering all needed supplies and forms.* Participate in departmental staff meetings, individual meetings with supervisor, and annual trainings as required.* Perform job duties exercising initiative and independent judgment, seeking advice and assistance with unusual/difficult cases and/or circumstances.* Take on additional tasks/responsibilities as they occur without jeopardizing completing assigned tasks; develop new techniques/procedures to improve service delivery and/or job tasks.* Understand relationship between agency and organization as a whole. Demonstrate an awareness of agency mission, organizational goals, values, policies and procedures. Work effectively across departmental boundaries.apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careersRequisition number: 93328BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!* DailyPay: Access your pay when you need it!* Work/Life Balance* Flexible Schedules* Cell Phone Discount Plans* Employee Referral Bonuses* Tuition Reimbursement* Care.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!REQUIREMENTS:Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:* High School Diploma* Valid Driver's licenseEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled