Office Assistant (Freeport Corps)

Overview:

The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Senior Services, with day-today reporting and program operations. Senior Citizens are a vulnerable population.

Therefore, we expect staff to treat all participants with compassion, understanding and patience. A person with experience working with Senior Citizens is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Take over for Director of Senior Services in case of vacation or illness during program hours
• Answer telephone, record messages and assist with telephone reassurance calls with seniors who are out for an extended period, are home bound or in a care facility to ensure safety and well-being.
• Responsible for recording daily statistics for meals and transportation service for monthly analysis reports completed by the Director of Senior Services, along with other administrative tasks as needed.
• Responsible for office filing
• Monitor reservations and confirm attendance with participants.
• Responsible for assisting with counting Senior Program contributions
• Help Director of Senior Services coordinate and plan social activities for the Senior Center
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Director of Senior Services with the understanding that.
• The Salvation Army has the right to modify, delete or add to this job description.

Qualifications:

• Education Requirements
• High School Diploma or 2 years of work experience equivalent
• Bilingual individual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Familiar with Microsoft O􀆯ice computer programs preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an o􀆯ice and working with senior citizens
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with Director of Senior Services
• Ability to work independently and follow instruction
• This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned