Office Assistant-Part Time(25 Hours per week)

Job Description: Summary: To provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the department or office. The Office Assistant upholds the EverTrue mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”, core values and code of conduct with a high degree of confidentiality. Responsibilities Types routine documents and correspondence; prepares, retrieves and enters data for reports and databases; sets up and maintains filing systems and other clerical tasks. Handles inquiries and incoming work requests; reviews files and records to answer requests for information. Provides customer service and acts as a receptionist, in addition to clerical tasks, by answering the telephone and greeting visitors, residents and guests. Provides information to both customers and team. Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail. Prepares and sends outgoing mail and packages and arranges pick-up when needed. Photocopies, scans and faxes as needed. Organizes and schedules appointments and meetings and may schedule space and equipment. Monitors and orders inventory of office supplies. May troubleshoot equipment issues such as printers and arranges for service when needed. May hold the responsibility of coordinating their Community’s volunteer program in conjunction with a designated member of the EverTrue Volunteer and Community Engagement team, which may include determining volunteer needs, onboarding and orientation, record-keeping, evaluation and retention of the volunteers. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 6 months of prior experience in a clerical, receptionist or customer service role. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers. Ability to work under general oversight and as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; good keyboard skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional lift, push/pull of up to 10lbs of paper and other supplies. The employee views a computer screen for long periods of time and uses the telephone to accomplish much of the work to be done. The work area is well lighted, ventilated and climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards. EverTrue Pay & Benefits Pay grade: 09, $16.20/hour to $25.15/hour. Eligible for shift differentials: No. For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below. All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support. Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay. Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance. Additional Information: N/A Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.