Office Assistant

Sunrise Community of Tennessee, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community of Tennessee, Inc. is seeking an organized Administrative Clerk to coordinate payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and consumer funds for the designated operation.

This role interfaces between local office and HQ, supporting policy implementation and record retention. Requirements include a valid driver’s license, basic computer skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of clerical or office experience.

Qualifications

• Background check and drug screening required before employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license meeting company standards.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of clerical or office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties within the administrative office.
• Serve as liaison between local office and National Headquarters.
• Assist management with policy implementation and record retention/arhiving.
• Handle mail and phone communications; route inquiries appropriately.
• Maintain clear communication in English with staff regarding services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family!

Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

Responsible for effectively coordinating the completion of administrative support tasks, including payroll, personnel, accounts payable and receivable and consumer funds for the designated operation.

Qualifications

Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status Must possess basic computer skills Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent Must have at least one year of clerical or office experience

Essential Functions

Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties within the administrative office Serves as liaison between the local administrative office and applicable departments at National Headquarters Assists management staff with implementation of applicable policies and procedures Ensures that established guidelines are followed for retention and archiving of records Answers and routes calls as needed Reads and routes incoming and outgoing mail as needed Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology. Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly: $15.00 SR90GR

This position will remain open until filled.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered

At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.