LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER? WE ARE SEEKING COMPASSIONATE,TALENTED,ENERGETIC PROGRAM ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM. AHRC Suffolk is a non-profit agency that is dedicated to applying its resources toward improving the lives of people with intellectual and development disabilities. The agency provides opportunities for attaining the highest level of personal growth and development through coordinated and individualized services. The Program Assistant provides clerical support to programs within the agency, while projecting a professional agency image through in-person and phone interaction. Examples of Work: + Answer telephones and direct to the appropriate staff member; providing switchboard coverage as needed. + Meet and greet clients and/or visitors + Modify and merge documents using Microsoft Office. + Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, alphabetizing, and filing. + Attends meetings held by program Administrative staff; Responsible for reporting issues directly to staff for resolution; Uses judgment to escalate matters that require immediate attention versus those that can wait until the next meeting; + Process and route interoffice mail and documents + Work with Administrative staff to provide clerical assistance to Program Supervisors, Administrators, Assistant Directors and the Director as needed. + Assisting with special projects as needed + Assists with evacuation procedures during emergencies or drills. + Trains new and covering staff on clerical responsibilities as needed. + Maintains up-to-date Procedure manual, updating accordingly. + Contributes to overall administrative team efforts. Requirements Minimum Qualifications + A High School Diploma or GED + Must possess Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. + NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record + Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications. SALARY 21.26 Benefits + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) + Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) + Short Term & Long Term Disability