Administrative Assistant (47443)

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Position Summary:

Person in this position will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support of the program in accordance with the Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR). Essential job functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the assistant program director/supervising clinical counselor, e.g., scheduling appointments; correspondence; handling incoming/outgoing phone contacts; typing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; and other related duties.
• Coordinate and prepare for designated programmatic meetings, including meeting announcements, agenda, meeting materials, and recording/transcription of minutes of meetings.
• Provide clerical support to the counseling and administrative staff as requested.
• Assist in the development and implementation of substance abuse treatment policies, procedures, and program materials.
• Make travel arrangements for staff members as needed.
• Maintain filing system for administrative files and other relevant files.
• Review and distribute, when appropriate, all incoming mail addressed to the program and administrative staff.
• Assist in familiarizing clients to the program, including rules incentives, and other pertinent information for client success.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Not applicable for this position

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Previous experience in a secretarial position, preferably in a social service setting
• Must be highly organized, detail focused, and have excellent time management
• Must possess strong computer skills, to encompass all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior writing skills
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to obtain and maintain OIG LEIE clearance
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• Must have professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Illinois Department of Corrections
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, first aid certification, and an annual tuberculosis test

Working Conditions: