Administrative Specialist - Elder Care & Community Services

St-Tammany-Council-On-Aging; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage options

Dental and Vision Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Matching Simple IRA

Job summary

The Council on Aging, based in Covington, LA, seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide flexible administrative and operational support across multiple departments. The role requires organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities include transportation dispatch coordination for Home Delivered Meals, switchboard coverage, filing, data entry, and document preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office software.
• Ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and provide administrative support across multiple departments.
• Dependable vehicle, valid LA driver's license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Home Delivered Meals (HDM) transportation dispatch and coordination.
• Conducting client assessments and switchboard/telephone coverage.
• Filing and record maintenance, data entry, document preparation.
• General administrative duties across multiple departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Database management

Job description

The Council on Aging, based in Covington, LA, seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide flexible administrative and operational support across multiple departments. The role requires organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities include transportation dispatch coordination for Home Delivered Meals, switchboard coverage, filing, data entry, and document preparation.