Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

Under the general direction of a Program Director, is responsible for the management of the physical plant of the program office. Responsible for providing support to program administration to expedite the efficiency and effectiveness of program services in a manner consistent with the organization’s mission. Contribute to maintaining client, foster parent, and staff files to ensure the program meets all licensing, state, and local codes. Has financial responsibilities, including overseeing payments to foster parents, handling petty cash, and allocating credit cards.

Responsibilities

• Program Support
• • Assist in the maintenance of accurate, updated, and compliant client, foster parent, and employee records, assuring confidentiality.
  • Enter assigned program data in agency information systems, within prescribed time frames, and provide data on overall file compliance.
  • As assigned, assist in aspects of pre-employment and onboarding, including communication and coordination with applicants and newly hired employees.
• Fiscal/ Budget
  • Assist in billing, reconciliations and foster parent reimbursements.
  • Use information system to enter, allocate and track program invoices to ensure payment to vendors.
  • Oversee credit cards and expenses assigned, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communication
  • Provide timely and detailed reporting of staffing and building issues to leadership.
  • Liaison with agency counterparts in Human Resources, Training, IT, Organizational Performance, Accounting, Billing and other Pressley Ridge sites.
  • Assist program leadership in establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other private/public or government agencies.
• Documentation
  • Assists with initiating, requesting, and reporting information as required. Any necessary forms, reports, or documentation should be checked for completion in their entirety and proper procedures have been followed.
  • Ensure all necessary credentials, forms, or renewal of information is complete and forwarded to Human Resources for 100% compliance with each staff personnel file.
  • Document staff training forms when requested and forward accordingly.
• Supervision
  • Receive supervision.
    • Receive supervision from and actively communicate with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
• Risk Management and Safety
  • Run data reports, provide program leadership with program data, and participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Assure continuous compliance with all relevant external licensing/regulatory agencies and the policies and procedures of Pressley Ridge.
  • Establish and maintain familiarity with regulatory and licensing requirements.

Core Competencies

Core competencies are the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviors that drive success, and they are important because they align individual performance with job duties and goals. Employees will be evaluated on these competencies through regular feedback during supervision and performance reviews, ensuring they contribute effectively to professional and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Education/Credentials/Licensure:
  • Requires a high school diploma, specialized training beyond high school, or an associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Requires proficiency in information systems technology.
• At least two (2) years’ office experience required.
• Clearances Required by Applicable Regulations:
• • State Police
  • FBI
  • Child Abuse Clearances
  • Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands:
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision.
• Mental Demands:
  • Frequently performs multiple tasks and handles distractions that interfere.
• Environmental Factors:
  • Environmental factors require this position in the office and occasionally in the community.
• Working Hours:
  • Monday-Friday as assigned or agreed upon by Program Director.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Preferred

Associates

Experience

Required2 years

At least two (2) years’ office experience required.

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