Community Options, Inc.

Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

Community Options, Inc.  •  $21/hr  •  Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.  
We are now hiring a Full-Time Administrative Assistant to provide support in Brooklyn, NY. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support including arranging meetings, conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, and working on special projects.
 
Starting pay is $21.00/per hour
 
Responsibilities
  • Schedule and organize appointments, meetings, travel, and conferences
  • Screen incoming calls, denote detailed messages, and transfer calls to appropriate staff members
  • Order office supplies and maintain office equipment
  • Establish, develop, and maintain filing system
  • Maintain daily and monthly schedules for all necessary staff to determine location and availability
  • Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls
  • Complete typing and copying as needed for management staff
  • Open, sort, and distribute mail
  • Maintain a neat and orderly office and reception area
  • Work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects
  • Maintain conference room usage log
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of related administrative experience
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload
  • Ability to prioritize workload with excellent time management skills
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options? 
  • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday 
  • Generous PTO 
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 
  • 403b Retirement Plan 
  • Incredible career growth opportunities 
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction 
 
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 
 
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Community Options, Inc.

About Community Options, Inc.

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.

Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
Year Founded
1989
Website
comop.org
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