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Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Delivers social services, housing, counseling.

Operations Assistant 1

Administrative SupportUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeVancouver, WA, USA$22.95 - $26.40 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Strong computer skills and experience using Windows-based Word and Excel are required.
  • The candidate must be able to type accurately at least 40 words per minute.
  • The candidate must pass required background checks before an offer of employment.
  • The candidate must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance.
  • The candidate must have an acceptable driving record under CCS policy and provide a current driving abstract.
  • The candidate must support Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services' mission, beliefs, and values.
  • The candidate must contribute to a creative, collaborative, and respectful environment that promotes teamwork.
  • The candidate must demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multicultural situations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Operations Assistant for the Southern Region division.
  • Collect and enter statistical data needed for reports for funders and other CCS departments, including volunteer reports as needed, bus pass tracking, key card tracking, meal count reports, and assisting the Operations Manager with the Spend Down Report.
  • Assist the Operations Manager with Clark County reports, prepare CCS internal reports as needed, and conduct surveys at least annually.
  • Assist with annual and ongoing events at both shelters.
  • Order supplies and track purchase orders for the division.
  • Provide program-services data to Clark County and VHA as needed.
  • Interview, approve, and schedule volunteers; ensure paperwork is completed; and run background checks.
  • Set up and maintain volunteer records and a volunteer tracking sheet, and record volunteer hours.
  • Provide basic and health-and-safety orientations to volunteers, and maintain contact with volunteer groups.
  • Assist with the annual volunteer appreciation event as needed.
  • Administer monthly bus passes to clients and enter the service into case-management software.
  • Administer key cards and key fobs to new employees.
  • Post a monthly resource calendar in both shelters.
  • Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day front desk operation at both shelters, including maintaining and filing sign-in sheets, ensuring printers are serviced and supplied with paper and ink, answering inquiries, and managing donations.
  • Coordinate and track maintenance request forms and monitor maintenance projects and repairs.
  • Communicate with vendors and landlords to coordinate requests and resolve issues as needed.
  • Develop and maintain resource directories, stay current on community resource availability, assist people seeking support, maintain relationships with local organizations, and ensure data collection and reporting as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in social service or a related field is preferred.
  • One year of experience as a volunteer coordinator is preferred.
  • One year of experience working with people experiencing homelessness and people with a range of disabilities, including mental, physical, or addiction-related disabilities, is preferred.

About the Company

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Delivers social services, housing, counseling.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington runs 180+ social services across Western Washington to help people in need, including housing, emergency aid, mental health support, pregnancy and youth programs, and senior services. Its housing arm provides stable homes and home care through Catholic Housing Services and its Family Centers support families and communities to stay safe and healthy. The group differentiates itself by being the region’s largest private social service provider with a broad, faith-based mission and a focus on advocacy to change unfair systems. Its goal is to help vulnerable people secure safe housing, thrive in strong families, and live with dignity while pursuing systemic improvements in society.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10M
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1991

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