Administrative Assistant - Nutrition & Early Learning

Job DetailsJob Location: Yakima, WA 98901Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $19.50 - $23.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayThis position provides professional administrative support to the Nutrition an Early Learning programs and staff, helping support efficient day-to-day program operations across both our East and West Yakima locations. Responsibilities include all aspects of assigned program administration, including tuition processing, backup support for subsidy billing, meal count and attendance tracking, recordkeeping, bill collection, documentation for government-funded programs, and supply inventory and ordering. Responsibilities: Administrative & Clerical Support Provide professional reception, telephone, visitor, mail, scheduling, and general clerical support for early learning and nutrition programs Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, safety, security, and agency protocols Maintain parent resource boards, program materials, and ProCare information Receive and receipt all billing Maintain cleanliness of reception, meeting spaces, and common areas and follow opening and closing procedures Maintain positive, outgoing team atmosphere toward staff and clients Early Learning Program Administration Maintain accurate family, child, and immunization records in the system Support in collecting fees and subsidy payments for all billings to include submitting subsidy invoices and maintaining accurate subsidy records in collaboration with agency finance department Maintain accurate enrollment including updating ProCare and IntelliKids Maintain program forms and records including attendance, meal counts, and documentation for all state and federal programs Support program managers in maintaining compliance with state and federal reporting in electronic databases Coordinate ordering of supplies and equipment, maintain inventory and assist with ticketing for facility repairs and maintenance Coordinate with program managers, EL leadership, and agency finance staff to support effective center operations Childcare Nutrition Program Administration Screening and relaying incoming calls and emails. Providing general reception to visitors as needed. Drafting, translating and editing program materials Processing claims to support compliance with OSPI Child and Adult Nutrition Program General Responsibilities Participate in monthly supervision meetings with direct supervisor Take day-to-day direction from Program Managers when working within the early learning centers Attend nutrition and early learning team meetings as assigned Perform other duties as requested QualificationsJob Requirements: This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50lbs or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 70% of the time. Physical Requirements: This position normally requires the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time. Travel Requirements: This position has two primary work locations, so will require limited local daily driving between east and west Yakima campuses. Non-Physical Requirements: Education High school diploma or GED required 2 years of college or business school training preferred Experience Prior administrative or clerical experience required Special Skills Bilingual English & Spanish required Pleasant, professional, welcoming and friendly demeanor with staff and clients Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple-line telephone system in a busy office setting, which requires multiple task management Comfortable with standard office equipment and general computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Licenses, Registration, Certification Valid driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for Washington State Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider Employment is conditional upon: Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required Wage Range: $19.50 to $23 hour, depending on experience Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This position works at both of our Yakima locations. Mornings will be spent at our East Yakima location, with afternoons transitioning to our West Yakima location. Benefits: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.