Administrative Assistant: Community Health Team Support

Hanover County Government; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover County ACT Team seeks an Administrative Assistant who supports a multidisciplinary group serving adults with severe mental illness. The role emphasizes administrative tasks, recordkeeping, calendar management and travel coordination in a fast-paced environment.

This paraprofessional position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program ladder, reporting to a Department Head, with potential progression to Senior Administrative Assistant and no staff supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with prior administrative experience.
• Training in Office Support Technology preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn agency policies and procedures and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares correspondence, vouchers, and essential paperwork.
• Establishes and maintains computer and paper files and records.
• Performs office support tasks as directed and ensures accuracy.
• Provides excellent customer service to callers and visitors.
• Prepares reports as needed and maintains calendars/schedules.
• Makes travel arrangements and coordinates related tasks.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The Hanover County ACT Team seeks an Administrative Assistant who supports a multidisciplinary group serving adults with severe mental illness. The role emphasizes administrative tasks, recordkeeping, calendar management and travel coordination in a fast-paced environment.

This paraprofessional position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Program ladder, reporting to a Department Head, with potential progression to Senior Administrative Assistant and no staff supervision.