Aging And Community Svc Of SC
About the Organization
Thrive Alliance helps individuals access resources and support services that improve their lives and builds stronger communities. As the "umbrella" over several programs, we provides services that help the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals in 5 counties of south central Indiana: Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings. These programs include:
Aging and In-Home Services - as the local Area Agency on Aging, Area 11, Thrive Alliance provides Care management and resources to assist those over the age of 60 to remain at home or in a community setting.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): a highly visible and trusted place where people can turn for information on a full range of support options.
Adult Guardian Services: Provides guardianship services for disabled adults in need of support and legal assistance.
Nutrition Services: Provides congregate meal site where seniors can come have a hot meal and interact with others in a comfortable environment. Educational program often offered. Current meals sites include Nashville, IN, Seymour, IN, Crothersville, IN, North Vernon, IN and Columbus, IN.
First Steps: Provides case management, assessment, advocacy, and resources to assist families with a child under age 3 diagnosed with a developmental disability
Caregiver Support: Provides support and education to families and caregivers of individuals dealing with dementia
Housing Partnerships: Provides safe and affrodable housing to low-income, seniors and disabled individuals
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe everyone deserves the same opportunity to thrive in all aspects of life.
Description
First Steps of South East Indiana covers 25 counties running nearly the length of the East side of the State of Indiana. First Steps provides supports and resources to families with a child under the age of three (3) that has received a diagnosis, or the potential to develop, a developmental disability. We work to help the child get the best start possible in life. We also work with the family to provide advocacy and support to them as well, as they deal with these concerns.
The First Steps Office Manager will play a significant role in the First Steps Cluster Office in Columbus, IN. This position oversees all office operations and provides administrative support to the staff, both in the office and the remote Service Coordinators who are residentially-based. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
Position Requirements
Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred, prevous office management experience preferred. Exposure to social services is a plus, but no required.
Physical requirements include the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals; sit and stand for long periods of time while completing duties; bend, kneel, reach and other movements to file and complete office tasks; use keyboard and other computer and office equipment to complete job duties.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
First Steps Office Manager
Hiring Manager(s)
Marianne Stemm
Location
Bartholomew County
This position is currently accepting applications.
Thrive Alliance helps individuals access resources and support services that improve their lives and builds stronger communities. As the "umbrella" over several programs, we provides services that help the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals in 5 counties of south central Indiana: Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings. These programs include:
Aging and In-Home Services - as the local Area Agency on Aging, Area 11, Thrive Alliance provides Care management and resources to assist those over the age of 60 to remain at home or in a community setting.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): a highly visible and trusted place where people can turn for information on a full range of support options.
Adult Guardian Services: Provides guardianship services for disabled adults in need of support and legal assistance.
Nutrition Services: Provides congregate meal site where seniors can come have a hot meal and interact with others in a comfortable environment. Educational program often offered. Current meals sites include Nashville, IN, Seymour, IN, Crothersville, IN, North Vernon, IN and Columbus, IN.
First Steps: Provides case management, assessment, advocacy, and resources to assist families with a child under age 3 diagnosed with a developmental disability
Caregiver Support: Provides support and education to families and caregivers of individuals dealing with dementia
Housing Partnerships: Provides safe and affrodable housing to low-income, seniors and disabled individuals
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe everyone deserves the same opportunity to thrive in all aspects of life.
Description
First Steps of South East Indiana covers 25 counties running nearly the length of the East side of the State of Indiana. First Steps provides supports and resources to families with a child under the age of three (3) that has received a diagnosis, or the potential to develop, a developmental disability. We work to help the child get the best start possible in life. We also work with the family to provide advocacy and support to them as well, as they deal with these concerns.
The First Steps Office Manager will play a significant role in the First Steps Cluster Office in Columbus, IN. This position oversees all office operations and provides administrative support to the staff, both in the office and the remote Service Coordinators who are residentially-based. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Manage office work flow to support central office and residentially-based staff
- Manage office activities and coordinate with residentially-based staff
- Assist Director in preparation and submission of documentation
- Provide primary phone and communication support
- Establish and maintain contact with family resource opportunities and secure support documentation to distribute
- Assure adequate supplies, assemble supplies into county-specific resource packets and distribute to appropriate Service Coordinator
- Act as initial point of contact for families, providers, and other referral services, securing and documenting referral packets, routing to appropriate staff
- Maintain and control inventory for office and residentially-based staff
- Assist staff with maintenance and up-to-date contact information for providers and families
- Work with Director to develop detailed program reports that review early intervention records; analyze statistics and report system data for presentation to State, LPCC, and community partners
- Help coordinate monthly staff meetings, trainings and other required events
Position Requirements
Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred, prevous office management experience preferred. Exposure to social services is a plus, but no required.
- Must be able to demonstrate during communication with families sensitivity to family and cultural values, to unique family circumstances, and to respect the family choices
- Must always maintian and assure confidentiality at all times
- Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision, keeping to a schedule and providing quality and quantity in performance
- Must adhere to State, local, and Agency policies and procedures
- Must posses the ability to think analytically and logically to complete the duties of the position
- Posses a high degree of orientation and accuracy in work
- Posses a high level of time and organizational skills
- Must be able to work professionally with a wide variety of individuals, including co-workers, management, providers, families and the general public
- Must demonstrate proficiency in basic math skills, computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Internet usage, and the ability to juggle multiple requests, prioritize and complete responsiblities efficiently and timely
- Must be able to pass all background checks
Physical requirements include the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals; sit and stand for long periods of time while completing duties; bend, kneel, reach and other movements to file and complete office tasks; use keyboard and other computer and office equipment to complete job duties.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
First Steps Office Manager
Hiring Manager(s)
Marianne Stemm
Location
Bartholomew County
This position is currently accepting applications.