Office Assistant

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

Responsible for effectively coordinating the completion of administrative support tasks, including payroll, personnel, accounts payable and receivable and consumer funds for the designated operation.

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings  
• Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status                                             
• Must possess basic computer skills                                                      
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least one year of clerical or office experience                                                                         

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties within the administrative office
• Serves as liaison between the local administrative office and applicable departments at National Headquarters
• Assists management staff with implementation of applicable policies and procedures
• Ensures that established guidelines are followed for retention and archiving of records
• Answers and routes calls as needed
• Reads and routes incoming and outgoing mail as needed
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly: $19.50

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This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.