Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Administrative Assistant we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach in support of our students!
The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy offer intensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls who are mild to moderately cognitively impaired with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues. Located in rural Thompson, Connecticut, our state-of-the-art campus offers warm, home-like facilities in a pastoral setting.
Our students have often experienced complex trauma and often have not been successful in other settings. SWCE students typically require additional support in the classroom, as well as with emotional and behavioral difficulties, executive functioning, and life skills.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $33.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with mailings and administrative projects on an as needed basis.
- Assist in creating and sustaining office organizational systems, mail, ordering, etc.
- Maintain data entry and tracking systems- annual evaluations, training, hiring documentation, client data tracking, etc.
- Ensure all HR documentation is organized, up to date and filed correctly. This includes documentation on benefits, worker’s compensation, FMLA, background checks, references, I-9.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of personnel files.
- Responsible for management of areas of daily functioning of the Program Director and admin team including but not limited to filing, faxing, copying as needed.
- Support systems and tasks across departments including: Residential, Nursing, Education, Clinical.
- Assist with hiring practices.
- Support day to day overall program functioning and provide support to individual clients as needed.
- Support and provide relevant trainings to program staff on an as needed basis.
- Maintain positive communication with the Program Director and Administrative team.
Why JRI?
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bilingual candidates strongly encourage to apply.
- Office support and human resources experience.
- Knowledge of office administration, human resource management policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Very effective organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficient computer skills (data input, excel/spreadsheets and ability to learn program specific computer programs), Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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