Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Understands, supports, and promotes the mission of The Salvation Army
• Affords clerical assistance to the Executive Director, Men’s and Women’s Residential Clinical Managers, and residents, performing a variety of detailed and advanced administrative duties
• Assists with written, verbal, and electronic communications, including handling appropriate client inquiries regarding treatment
• Affords research and collection of information from various sources regarding day-to-day operations of the facility and provides data entry as directed
• Prepares meeting minutes, routine reports, client billing, and Medicaid/SNAP application process for clients
• Maintains activity calendar, sends acknowledgments to advisory committee for special events
• Orders supplies and handles invoices, attaching coding sheets for payment processing
• Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with all other disciplines within the organization
• Keeps accurate records of gift in kind work sheets, and correspondence as directed
• Affords coverage of front desk and phones when directed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Three years’ experience in a similar clerical position
• One years’ experience in clerical and data entry work; proficiency in using general office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, Intergy, and report-generating programs

Skills

• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues
• Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Alaska driver’s license with acceptable criminal history and driving records
• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, observe confidentiality, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision

Benefits

Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified