Administrative Assistant - Health Information Systems (Temp)

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25\+ community\-based and residential programs serve thousands of at\-risk youths from birth to age 26\. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=DXedSArtYbg

About the Role

Responsible for administrative support and general office work for the program.

Essential Functions

• Provide accurate filing of documents, both hard copy and electronic, as required
• Provide accurate data entry, as required, including handle billing related activity
• Update and distribute meeting schedules, as required
• Provide word processing, spreadsheet and other computer and administrative support in the preparation of reports, documents and forms
• Under the direction of the manager, compose memos from previously taken notes. Copy and distribute incident reports to outside collaterals
• Maintain a clean, organized and inviting lobby
• Orient and train site employees on the operation of the copier, fax machine, switchboard and general procedures
• Distribute mail and faxes. Post and distribute mail daily and assign mailboxes.
• Call service technicians to tend to faulty office equipment
• Order and maintain office supplies

Education and Experience

• High School Education or equivalent required
• One year of administrative support experience preferred
• Must be computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
• Knowledge of switchboard operations preferred
• Bi\-lingual capability preferred

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.