Description
Job Title: Office Administrator
Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Administrative Manager
This job description is intended to be a general statement about this job and is not to be considered a detailed assignment. It may be modified to adjust for necessary changes. This position is not eligible for remote work. Pay range is $20.27 to $26.92 per hour.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Administrative Manager, the Office Administrator is responsible for:
Essential Job Functions
- Serve as the first point of contact for the Coordinated Services Center
- Act as liaison between team, vendors, and clients
- Manage daily office operations, ensuring smooth workflows
- Responsible for the completion of administrative duties, such as agency calendar coordination, Agency newsletter, office/printer supply orders, upkeep and light maintenance of the Coordinated Services Center, and other tasks
- Document and input data regarding hygiene items distributed to client’s
- Coordinate schedules, team meetings, and events
- Assist with administrative and logistic tasks and schedule coordination for the Board of Directors and the Executive Director
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops
- Perform other duties as directed
Core Components of Trauma-Informed Service Provision (as applicable)
- Encourage clients’ choice and voice in their care and treatment
- Participate in and emphasize a team-based approach to client services
- Include client feedback and participation in programmatic design and evaluation when appropriate
- Participate in evidence-based counseling/education (motivational interviewing, coaching) regarding the impact of trauma, stigma, discrimination, and other various topics and their relation to disease management
- Empower and encourage clients and families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change
- Be mindful of environment and aware of the potential impact of trauma when meeting with community members
- Communicate across the continuum of care – from internal staff, to third parties such as health plans, specialists, hospitals, and other health and support facilities
Minimum Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED and minimum of two years’ experience working in customer service or related field
- Successful experience and demonstrated ability in general office skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Availability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours, as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with local HIV/AIDS and non-HIV specific resources
- Familiarity with health and social service needs of target populations served
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Proven experience in office administration, executive assistance, or related roles
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proficiency in office tools and software, including Microsoft Office 365, and project management platforms
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Effective problem solving and organizational skills
- Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
- Ability to complete documentation as required
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- A proactive mindset with a strong focus on inclusivity and creating a positive team culture
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS related social and emotional issues, demonstrated competency in working with culturally diverse, low or no income clients, and LGBTQ communities
- Ability to appropriately interact and collaborate with clients and health professionals in a variety of settings
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to reach, bend and stoop
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. of reports, supplies or other materials for routine performance of essential job functions
- Manual dexterity and strength sufficient to enter information via computer keyboard for long periods of time, to write notes and information as needed, and to pick up and hold paperwork, supplies and other items
- Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to handle phone and in-person conversations with clients, providers and other staff
- Visual acuity and reading ability sufficient to effectively read records and documents, and to accurately view information on a computer monitor
- Eye/hand coordination, hearing and visual acuity necessary for driving safely
Working Conditions
- Normal, climate-controlled office environment
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
- The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of an office setting, e g , practice use of work safety in using equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations, use of universal infection control precautions, etc.
- May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases when in the community environment
- Christie’s Place is a Drug Free and Smoke Free work environment
Safety
- Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices, including emergency and evacuation plans and other pertinent safety regulations
- Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
- Ensure staff participates in appropriate training programs related to safety and risk management issues. Keep records of these trainings
- Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
- Be familiar with location of safety information, nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
- Properly use ergonomic material and equipment provided for a safe working environment
- Utilize adequate safeguards, safes, locking arrangements, etc. for the protection of Christie’s Place property, including inventory items
HIPAA/Compliance
- Maintain privacy of all client, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need to know basis for business purposes.
- Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.
Acknowledgement
Christie’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the attached job description. My signature below certifies that I am able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. I have also discussed any accommodations that I feel I might need to allow me to perform these essential functions. I agree to abide by all policies and protocols of Christie’s Place.
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Requirements
Bi-Lingual - Spanish
Proven experience in office administration, executive assistance, or related roles
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Proficiency in office tools and software, including Microsoft Office 365, and project management platforms
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Effective problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
Ability to complete documentation as required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
A proactive mindset with a strong focus on inclusivity and creating a positive team culture
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS related social and emotional issues, demonstrated competency in working with culturally diverse, low or no income clients, and LGBTQ communities
Ability to appropriately interact and collaborate with clients and health professionals in a variety of settings
