Government Jobs is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Houston

Administrative Support Staff

Under the supervision of the Pre-Transition Service Supervisor, this position provides administrative support to all program staff of the Houston Alumni and Youth Center (HAY).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets and directs clients (current and former foster youth), caregivers, board members, volunteers, and other visitors to The HAY Center in a respectful manner.
• Controls the ingress and egress from the building in conjunction with security personnel.
• Answers main phone line and answers general questions about HAY Center programming.
• Directs calls to appropriate staff members which will require accessing the EVOLV case management database to determine the assigned case manager, etc.
• Registers current foster youth via telephone and email for PAL Life Skills Training classes and documents all contacts/contact attempts in the EVOLV case management database.
• Maintains an electronic Life Skills Training registration database that is provided to the in-care team.
• Works closely with the aftercare team to ensure youth case files are closed properly.
• Monitors supply closets and orders office supplies.
• Participates in and assists with preparation for HAY Center events and Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) statewide and regional activities.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-time | Grant Funded Monday -- Friday | 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. (Saturdays as needed)

Salary: $41,600.00--$49,753.60 (Annually) Based on 26 Pay Periods Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

Work Location: 3131 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77003

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.