Administrative Assistant

At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement. As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults.

Job Scope: Be a key team member responsible for providing efficient and organized support to the organization. Use your strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office to contribute to the smooth operation of the office and play a vital role in supporting the organization’s overall success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with compiling minutes and other committee summaries.
• Populates and aggregates reports, create spreadsheets, and preparing/distributing/collecting information.
• Maintains external and inter-agency satisfaction surveys and working agreements.
• Maintains policy and procedures for the agency.
• Maintains agency acknowledgments to funders.
• Organizes shared network drive information and maintains electronic file storage.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely information is reported to Leaders and/or Committees.
• Performs typing, proofreading, and filing tasks.

Performance Requirements

• Excellent computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, clerical, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competency in the agency’s computer software and file storage system.
• Flexibility in handling changing assignments.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to value diversity, accept differences, apply cultural knowledge, and adapt to different cultural contexts.

Education and Experience

• High school degree required
• Minimum 2 years of general office/administrative work experience
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, auto insurance, and automobile.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday at 40 hours a week, with flexibility in schedule.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Elgin, IL 60123: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person