EMPLOYEE PORTAL

Office Assistant

The Role

The Office Assistant is responsible for cultivating the following capabilities and performing the following duties:

  • Adapts to change and works independently.
  • Cultivates awareness of and utilizes community resources.
  • Maintains professional boundaries with clients and families at all times.
  • Communicates with parents and foster parents regarding child’s whereabouts at all times
  • Attends JHV staff meetings and supplemental trainings as required
  • Maintains open and clear communication with PCV Coordinator, Executive Director, and administrative staff regarding all information pertaining to clients and families.
  • Serves as a Mandated Reporter by law (RCW 26.44.030) and reports suspected child abuse or neglect to PCV Coordinator or JHV Executive Director immediately so the suspected abuse can be promptly reported to Children’s Protective Services (CPS).
  • Communicates serious incidents to PCV Coordinator immediately and provides Serious Incidents Report documentation promptly
  • Ensures that clients are protected in all instances of confidentiality in regards to all information relating to clients or former clients, including the fact that a person is or has been a client. Information may be given only with current consent signed by the client or legally responsible other, except for disclosures permitted under relevant statute (69.54, 70.96A, 72.23 RCW, 71.24 RCW) or regulations 275-55, 275-56, and 275-19 WAC.
  • Performs other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

  1. At least 18 years of age
  2. Pass Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check
  3. 2 years documented experience working in the community (these 2 years may include volunteer time or internship)
    1. Office setting, retail, or customer service industry
    2. Working as staff directly with children and families in a community services organization such as the YMCA, a scouting organization, or sports program.
    3. Formal education in a related field may substitute for years of documented experience
  4. Certification for the following:
    1. Bloodborne Pathogens
    2. CPR and Frist Aid
      • All course completion certificates must be provided to the agency for personnel files

Required Documentation

  1. Negative TB test within the past year.
  2. Copy of High School Diploma, GED, or Degree
  3. At least 2 written references

Compensation

  1. Starting wage is $17 per hour.
  2. After 6 months of employment, full medical, dental, vision, and 401 K benefits are available for enrollment.
  3. After 1 year of employment, if applicable, assistance with student loan repayment.
  4. After 1 year of employment, if all performance outcomes are met, employee wages are subject to review and a potential increase, as well as, annually there after.