OFFICE CLERK

Job Opportunity at The Arc of South Florida Inc.

The Arc of South Florida Inc. is a nonprofit private agency serving the community since 1953. Our mission is to ensure the rights of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through effective advocacy and to provide specialized programs and services to help clients lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Are you looking for a job where what you do makes an impact in your community? Are you seeking a position that makes you feel good about the work you do every day and where you know you are making a difference, even behind the scenes? Working at The Arc is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, passion, and commitment to helping people with disabilities, families, and the community, you might be what we are looking for.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide general clerical support such as making copies, faxing documents, filing, and organizing
• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Sort and distribute mail and faxes
• Draft correspondence, perform data entry, and prepare monthly reports
• Screen and direct calls to appropriate staff members
• Respond and direct emails to/from clients and staff members
• Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited
• Make appointments & schedule meetings and events for staff
• Database entry & maintenance
• Assist with client service issues
• Assist with clients applications for services such as DHS services, housing, etc..
• Provide assistance to staff for project based work
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
• Sign for and distribute UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne packages
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months related experience
• A passion for helping others
• Must be a pro-active problem solver with the ability to multi-task while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• High-level organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), the Internet, Adobe, and database programs (data entry skills)
• Resourceful team player, with the ability to also be effective independently
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects
• Level 2 Background check and drug test
• Authorization to work in the USA
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

What we offer:

• Professional Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement
• Life Insurance 403B
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• Retirement Plan
• Family friendly environment
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time

COVID-19 considerations: The Arc of South Florida, Inc. follows all DCF and CDC guidelines for COVID safety.

EEOC: The Arc of South Florida inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state

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