Contribute to Thresholds' mission of Home, Health, and Hope as an Administrative Assistant with the Care Coordination - IHPA team. As the Administrative Assistant, you will provide clerical and/or administrative support to the Director. This may include filing, typing, making meeting arrangements, taking minutes, and overseeing petty cash accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the IHPA team with the day‐to‐day administrative operations of the program. Schedules, attends, and takes notes for meetings as assigned by supervisor. Provides clerical support to the program staff as directed. Provides accurate and timely information to supervisors on all topics and issues related to the operation of the program and/or department. This includes, but is not limited to, correcting errors as they are identified. Completes assigned paperwork and reporting in a timely manner. Requests may be from various internal departments or external sources, as requested by the supervisor. Enters and maintains member custodial account records in the agency’s accounting program. Collects, codes, reports, and maintains data on Members. Maintains and reconciles petty cash. Maintains respect and a trauma informed perspective in any interactions with members. May be required to maintain confidential files including electronic records according to agency policy. All Thresholds records are to be maintained in such a fashion as to prevent unauthorized access as well as to reasonably protect them from fire, water damage or other hazards. Electronic records will be backed‐up in accord with agency guidelines. May be required to coordinate and negotiate inter‐departmental activities or requests such as grant proposal preparation, internal and external audits, conference room scheduling, etc. Sorts, coordinates and distributes in‐coming inter‐departmental mail, faxes, and external mail (e.g., FedEx, US mail, UPS, etc.), prepare check requests, and place departmental orders for the Department. Travels to other Thresholds locations as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED is required. Associates Degree or higher is preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills required. What sets Thresholds apart: Competitive pay – Base pay: $19.00/hour  Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)  4 medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match  Robust employee assistance program (EAP) Public service loan forgiveness  Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.    One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.