Office Assistant

About Us:

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $18.29 - $19.25 Per Hour

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Office Assistant provides general office support, and acts as the office receptionist and telephone screener when required. Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff, workers, families of clients, business agencies, office vendors, and general public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Office Assistant will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Program by performing the following duties:

• Perform general office duties such as identifying and organizing documents for electronic archiving, photocopying, validating referrals, and email communications.
• Answer phones and take messages.
• Destruction of documents by shredding.
• Compute, record, and/or proofread data and other information, such as records or reports as directed.
• Compile worker and client information and prepare forms and maintain records as needed.
• Data entry and organize materials.
• Other duties as assigned and is subject to change at any time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
• General filing, administrative assistance to staff, typing,
• Prepare client and worker records
• Restock supplies
• Data entry
• Receptionist for office
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• High School or GED and some general office/admin coursework

EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months of office and clerical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the target population and understanding of substance abuse treatment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.