Office Assistant (Freeport Corps)

The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Senior Services, with day-todayreporting and program operations. Senior Citizens are a vulnerable population.Therefore, we expect staff to treat all participants with compassion, understanding andpatience. A person with experience working with Senior Citizens is preferred.Take over for Director of Senior Services in case of vacation or illness during program hoursAnswer telephone, record messages and assist with telephone reassurance calls with seniors who are out for an extended period, are home bound or in a care facility to ensure safety and well-being.Responsible for recording daily statistics for meals and transportation service for monthly analysis reports completed by the Director of Senior Services, along with other administrative tasks as needed.Responsible for office filingMonitor reservations and confirm attendance with participants.Responsible for assisting with counting Senior Program contributionsHelp Director of Senior Services coordinate and plan social activities for the SeniorCenterPerform any additional duties assigned by the Director of Senior Services with the understanding that.The Salvation Army has the right to modify, delete or add to this job description.Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or 2 years of work experience equivalentBilingual individual preferred (English/Spanish)Familiar with Microsoft O?ice computer programs preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience working in an o?ice and working with senior citizensPunctuality and reliability are essentialAbility to communicate effectively with Director of Senior ServicesAbility to work independently and follow instructionThis job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned