Office Assistant

Overview

Developmental Services Continuum, Inc. is a non-profit who has been providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities since 1982. We are looking for an Office Assistant to join our team. The Office Assistant will support all administrative staff to ensure the office operates efficiently and effectively.

Duties:

• Greet visitors with professionalism
• Manage multi-line phone systems, directing calls accurately and courteously
• Handle data entry, filing, and document proofreading to maintain organized records for multiple departments
• Ensure the workspace remains tidy and efficient
• Assist administrative staff as needed
• Job duties are not all-inclusive, other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous office experience with strong clerical skills and familiarity with administrative procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and time management abilities
• Strong computer literacy including data entry, proofreading, and document formatting
• Experience with office equipment such as telephone systems, cell phone, fax machine, copy machine, postage meter

Basic Employment Qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older to apply
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with staff and clients in English
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and TB test
• Clear Department of Justice and FBI background check (background check information; https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/caregiver-background-check/background-check) prior to being hired. Approved CDSS Exemption accepted
• May be required to sit at a desk working on a computer for prolong periods of time, perform physical activity including walking, standing, reaching, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, and kneeling. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 20lbs

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person