Administrative Assistant I - Behavioral Health Services

About the role

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates, and takes minutes of the Peer Review Committee and other meetings such as Behavioral Services Discipline meetings.
• Track timeliness of behavior support plans and consents for the plans.
• Maintain system to provide detailed information and statistics regarding behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, and crisis intervention plans.
• Manage the Behavioral Services office.
• Complete general secretarial duties.
• Support the Director with assigned projects.

Requirements

• Any combination of education equivalent to high school graduation or GED on a year for year basis.
• 2 years of experience in providing administrative/clerical support preferred.
• Office Management Experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and standard office equipment preferred.
• Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application.

Qualifications

• Ability to work harmoniously with others; ability to multi-task; ability to work with professional and para-professional staff.
• Knowledge of office practices, administration, and timekeeping procedures.
• Ability/skill to evaluate effectiveness and to interpret complex oral and written rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Capable of learning assigned clerical/secretarial tasks readily, adhering to departmental policies and procedures. Willing to learn and accept supervision and direction.

Skills

• Ability to type and proofread effectively.
• Time and office management skills.
• Effective communication skills, including clear and professional writing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$2,481.75 - $3,404.91 per month

Schedule

Day shift, up to 5% travel, some flex time required.