Administrative Assistant

About the Position :

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning.

YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families.

YAI promotes a person-centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring clerical and administrative tasks are completed and managed.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for tasks such as generating reports, printing, copying, collating, organizing, and organizing and filing.

Mission Statement :

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages.

YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply for this position.

Key Responsibilities :

Handling office tasks such as developing and maintaining filing systems, printing, copying, etc.

Writing and distributing emails and other correspondence

Generating regularly scheduled reports

Developing and using systems to monitor and organize information

Acting as a point of contact for internal and external parties

Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality

Taking Ownership / Accountability

Being Flexible : Job responsibilities may change based on needs

Adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations

Using effective communication skills

Using effective time management skills

Completing mandatory pieces of training

Education and Experience :

A minimum of a High School Diploma, some college or bachelor's degree a plus

Work or life experience with intellectual / developmental disabilities is a plus

Proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Word and MS Excel)

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Willing to take initiative

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of office equipment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal

Opportunity Employer.

YAI has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Last updated : 2024-05-19