Unit Assistant

Position Title: Unit Assistant Job Description and Duties: Under minimal supervision, the Unit Assistant performs highly skilled administrative, supportive functions and secretarial duties for staff, and is an active member of the unit or units; performs job functions with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Responsible for complex and specialized tasks such as the maintenance of computer-related information, composing and maintaining reports and surveys, and composing correspondence from both verbal and written direction; researches, gathers, analyzes, and reports statistical information; assists in the absence of other unit members; completes forms and applications; establishes tracking systems and filing systems; completes tasks related to state and federal requirements; requests and tracks client database information; obtains signatures on forms as needed; sends informational packets; coordinates and schedules meetings both on-site and off-site; responsible for responding to requests for information relating to agency’s services, policies and procedures; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Employment Standards: Education: Graduation from high school or a G.
E.
D.
is required; additional education and/or training related to computer use, computer software applications, time management skills, and organizational skills are desired.
Experience: Four years experience in office work, preferably in a Social, Medical, or Human Services environment, with a demonstrated increase in responsibilities, is required or an AA degree in general business or Human Services related field may be substituted for one year of office experience.
A BA degree in general business or Human Services related field may be substituted for two years of office experience.
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of office methods, practices, and equipment; knowledge of computers, including use of word processing and database software; excellent skills in working professionally and effectively with others and maintaining good working relationships; excellent skills in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines; able to complete reports, letters, memos, and other professional correspondence; excellent team skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum typing speed of 55 wpm with Typing Certificate required.
Travel Requirements: Travel, which may include infrequent overnight trips, is required for this position.
Position requires reliable transportation, a valid California Drivers’ License and minimum vehicle insurance as per the requirements of the State of California or the ability to obtain independent transportation.
Supervision: This position is supervised by the Client Services Manager.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long-term disability, and retirement through CalPERS.
Other Details: You must submit a resume, cover letter, and application.
Please visit our website.
https://redwoodcoastrc.
org/careers/ for more information and to download our application.
Incomplete application packets will not be considered for an interview.
About Redwood Coast Regional Center: Redwood Coast Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers that have been established throughout California.
Regional centers came into being through State legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Frank D.
Lanterman and others, in answer to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Regional centers are legislatively mandated, are voluntary, and are available throughout an individual’s lifetime.
Regional centers also provide services to prevent or lessen the impact of developmental disabilities.