Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Northwest Valley Corps

STATUS : FTE / 40 hours / wk

MISSION STATEMENT : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some college coursework preferred
• Type 35 wpm and be able to operate general office equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Possess basic customer service and phone skills
• Bilingual preferred
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, with ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Able to maintain a non-judgement attitude, professional approach and boundaries with program participants
• Able to handle emergencies and utilize crisis intervention, crowd management and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to assess at risk participants and situations
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Arizona Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass The Salvation Army Fleet Safety training
• Must pass a criminal background check

RESPONBILITIES : Reception

Clerical / Social Services

Office Management

Human Resources

Program

Finance

Seasonal

Custodial

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.