What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center?
These full-time positions are available immediately on Heritage's team of dedicated support staff. The work environment requires flexibility and the ability to be proficient in a wide array of duties. Excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers are expected. We are looking for proactive, goal-oriented candidates who are curious and inquisitive - cannot accept "routine" - able to work independently in a fast-paced support services environment - critical thinkers - look past the obvious for unique solutions - will listen actively to all challenges before recommending solutions - minimize barriers when implementing initiatives - and manage workloads within allotted time frames. These positions require creativity, perceptual objectivity, a strong base work ethic, flexibility, a commitment to excellence, unquestionable personal and professional integrity, dependability, and a willingness to continually learn and grow.
Positions are currently available in the Centralized Support Services Program at Heritage. Rotating evening/weekend hours are required on this team.
Education and Experience:
Basic requirements for these positions include a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent, computer proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and Outlook), data entry skills, proven excellence in customer service, good written and verbal communication skills, solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. These positions require the ability to relate to a wide variety of customers, many who are experiencing a substance use disorder or mental illness. A valid Illinois Driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required.
Heritage also offers the following with this position:
- NEW - Wellness Days - Every other Friday off PAID- 26 days per year
- In house training and Continuing Education Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Generous vacation (5 days 1st year, increases with tenure), sick (12 days) and personal leave (4 days)
- Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
- Health Club/Fitness reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
- Retirement plan
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (medical, dependent care) and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost)
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