Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disability, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in our Real Estate Department (RED). This position will be one of our central points of contact for RED. Some of the duties are:

• Provide administrative assistance and clerical support for the Real Estate Department.
• Maintain department-specific Database System on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with the coordination of the daily work order system scheduling, as well as responding to emergency needs affecting all Horizon House facilities.

This position requires: High School diploma or GED equivalent, a minimum of four years secretarial/administrative assistant experience, including two years purchasing experience; or any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Very good communication skills. Ability to work independently; detail oriented. Working knowledge of computers and office machinery. Scope: Requires sitting for long periods. Lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs. Frequent talking and listening. Manual dexterity.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, nine paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more.