Office Assistant North Hollywood
Location:North Hollywood, CA
Job ID:2851
Salary:$17.7 - $18.63 Per Hour
Area of Interest:Children Services - Administration
Division:Children Services
Shift Type:Day
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE:$17.70 - $18.63 PER HOUR
BENEFITS:VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
HEAD START
Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (infant - 5-year old's) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Head Start positions are generally Monday through Friday.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Provides data entry and general office/clerical duties in support of assigned area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs moderate to difficult clerical and technical assignments independently;
Organizes and coordinates major projects and extensive reports to completion;
Understands, interprets, and applies agency policies and procedures;
Communicates effectively orally and in writing;
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with staff, parents, and the public;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire
TB clearance within 6 months prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 - Dec 1)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
Must also have 2 years of general office administration, data processing, business administration or related field experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) desirable.
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
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