Administrative Assistant Early Head Start (Billings, MT)

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as an administrative assistant.

The support we provide helps the adults children and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all compliance rules regulations and guidelines involving Head Start Performance Standards are followed;
• Assists with application and enrollment activities;
• Assists with monitoring Best Beginnings subsidies including deadline dates loss of subsidies co-payments billing;
• Assist families with completion of Best Beginnings application;
• Maintain filing systems and eligibility files for all enrolled previously enrolled and wait listed applicants ensure files are accurate and accessible;
• Responsible for Child Plus ERSEA data entry;
• Assist with the coordination of staff development opportunities coordinating training location staff notification travel arrangements and event calendar;
• Coordinates monthly Directors and staff meetings arranging locations video conferencing notifications;
• Coordinates supply orders for center and child care facilities;
• Types memos correspondences/letters reports and other documents upon request;
• Copies types files and replenishes any needed forms;
• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs;
• While operating a multi-extension phone system receive incoming phone calls determines the nature of business obtains callers name messages and directs callers;
• Maintains confidentiality of records and information on Early Head Start staff children and families;
• Attends and participates in mandatory training in-services staff meetings and committees as assigned and noted in AWAREs Employee Handbook;
• Reports to work at scheduled times and maintains good attendance;
• Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner;
• Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Talents skills and abilities:

• High School Diploma or HSE is required along with past employment experience.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana Drivers License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must have an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well professional growth and achieving financial security.

AWAREs benefits include:

• Annual raises
• Tuition Advancement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.