Administrative Assistant - 4032 Job at BronxWorks in New York

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree or higher preferred
• Engaging personality and detail-orientated skills are essential.
• Prior experience with office management a plus
• Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Administer Representative Payee services by managing allowance contracts.
• Process program supplies and equipment purchases
• Process client rent payments.
• Maintain client bank accounts.
• Assist with filing and copying of documents and charts.
• Manage reception desk.
• Outreach clients for their onsite medical appointments
• Ensure that all office equipment is in working conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work within a team model
• Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, and compassionate ·
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, and electronic databases and prolonged use of a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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