Administrative Assistant Job at Easterseals Hawaii in Kapaa

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Are you passionate about transforming healthcare and making a positive impact? Join us at Easterseals Hawaii as an Administrative Assistant in our Adult Home & Community-Based Services Program. This role plays a pivotal part in providing both administrative and direct support to program participants, ensuring an efficient, thorough, and compassionate experience.

As an Administrative Assistant you will collaborate closely with our team to support the Adult Home & Community-Based Services Program. Your duties will include administrative tasks like assisting with reports, data collection, and general office duties.

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Administrative Assistant
• Provides general administrative/project support for the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) – Adult Services Program Manager and staff.
• Compiles and maintains records and forms for all participants, including drafting and distributing correspondence, coordinating incoming and outgoing mail, and managing the storage and destruction of records.
• Inputs and maintains participants’ information in the Program and Department of Health-Developmental Disabilities Division (DOH-DDD) databases, and compiles and prepares information for all reporting periods.
• Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors, attends and takes minutes for meetings, and creates and modifies forms for program operations/events.
• Maintains office and program supplies and equipment, including scheduling repairs, ordering supplies, and conducting an annual inventory.
• Serves as Petty Cash Fund Custodian as outlined by ESH and prepares and submits invoices and requests for payment forms.
• Attends, participates in, and collaborates in organization as well as department meetings, training, volunteer (and practicum) programs, and events.
• Assists with other department duties as outlined by the manager, and helps maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe, environment, reporting any safety concerns to the Program Manager.
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in administration.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements.
• Aptness to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
• Propensity to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of ESH; training provided.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/Microsoft processing software and excel. Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
• Work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting to observe, assess, and interact with participants.
• Provide assistance during wheelchair transfer when applicable and ability to use Hoyer lift.
• Frequent driving to and from office, community and participants home.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone), desk phone, scanner/printer for effective communication.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading materials up to and including 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with participants, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to participants, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant participant contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with participants.
• Aptness to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.
• Must have a valid Hawaii Driver’s License with insurance, proof of current vehicle registration, safety check and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must attend any required training.
  
  

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

19.00-20.00 Hourly

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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