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Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Administrative Assistant

Req Code: 2022:2381-004

County: Delaware County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location: 2381-DELCO ACT

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant. The position responsibility is to provide and coordinate all office functions and operations in accordance with established administrative practices. Direct and ensure adequate administrative systems and supports for the Behavioral Health Services Division and its Management. Other responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate centralized office functions in conjunction with other headquarters support services units. May serve as a messenger/courier for the program sites.
• Compile data and reports reflecting service delivery activities and related expenditures for Division Director or management staff review.
• Develop and maintain various directories of local service providers and related resource materials.
• Distribute important/confidential mailings and document distribution to and from the program.
• Collect agency, staff and client information and disseminate such information through established procedures, on behalf of the management staff.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree and at least and at least 2 years of prior secretarial/office experience or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge skill and ability required to successfully perform the duties required.
• Accurate typing skills, word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Problem solving abilities.

Scope

• Requires sitting for long periods of time.
• Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Manual dexterity.
• Must be available for local travel.
• May required direct intervention with clients.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more. To be considered an applicant, please complete the pre-employment application. Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available d ring the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.