Administrative Assistant

What's the difference between a job and a rewarding profession?One is simply a means to an end; the other provides meaningful work with a sense of purpose and belonging.At The Retreat, we believe the work we do is meaningful and rewarding. We are committed to ending intimate partner violence in our community by providing no-fee counseling, legal services, shelter, and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual assault.The Retreat offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance and generous PTO.Administrative Assistant - Riverhead (on-site). The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with two evening shifts per week (flexible).SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProvide front desk coverage, greeting visitors and answering/directing calls for Retreat offices. Sort and distribute mail. Provide remote back-up administrative coverage to the East Hampton office.Ensure the safety of the office by restricting or allowing entry to the building and monitoring and documenting visitors.Supervise facilities maintenance and ensure the cleanliness of the Riverhead office. Maintain supplies, coordinate repair and maintenance services as needed.Respond to incoming agency hotline calls. Ensure safety of callers, and provide instruction and eligibility criteria for ancillary and supportive services which include shelter, counseling, advocacy, case management, as well as other supportive services, and linkages to vital community resources.Provide administrative support services for the location as requested by the Director of Advocacy and Associate Executive Director.Other relevant duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferredHS Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of relevant administrative experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsMS Office, Google Drive, general computer skills requiredUnderstanding of domestic violence issues and crisis intervention/advocacy and willingness to learnValid NYS driver's licenseFingerprint clearanceTHE RETREAT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY, PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.Candidates must pass SCR, SEL, and OCFS Fingerprint background checks before hire.Job Posted by ApplicantPro Apply for the job now! Apply for this job