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Title:Administrative Assistant I
Reports To: Operations Coordinator
Department: Children & Family Services
Location: Oakland, CA
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Travel: Local travel may be required
Salary:$22.12
Employee Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Union: SEIU 1021
Supervises: N/A
Benefits:
Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 13 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
Agency Summary
The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 50-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.
Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include: early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 250 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.
Program Summary
The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 900 children birth through kindergarten entry and 32 expectant parents and their families receive child development and comprehensive Family Services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and Family Services are provided in four centers and two home based programs throughout Oakland and Monument Corridor neighborhood in Concord, CA.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Answer and screen all incoming phone calls;
- Greet parents, staff, Children and community visitors;
- Organizing files, completing and filing correspondence, entering program data on computer;
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management
Qualifications
- Minimum one year in an administrative setting;
- Excellent phone and organizational skills
- Computer Literate on PC, Microsoft, MS Word, Excel and Publisher
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team;
- Awareness of safe lifting techniques and safe operation and use of computer and other office equipment;
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Physical exam
- TB test
- Background/fingerprint clearance
- MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
- CPR
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.
Please submit your cover letter and resume.
The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
