Position Description:

Merakey is currently seeking a Administrative Service Program Assistantto join our Merakey Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Division in our Philadelphia location.

"About Merakey"

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.

We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations.

We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey, formerly NHS, provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee.

WHAT MERAKEY HAS TO OFFER

• The stability that comes with working for a national leader providing education and human services to individuals with special needs
• Highly competitive compensation plans
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company
• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for all employees including marketplace savings program (discounts on cell phone plans, shopping, travel and more); Wellness programs (including discounted gym memberships, mail order prescription plans); legal and financial services; 24-hour nurse hotline; life/disability coverage; and Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits for qualifying employees including medical, dental & vision coverage; flexible spending account; 403B retirement plan with company contribution
• Generous PTO plans including vacation, sick, and holiday pay for qualifying employees

POSITION DETAILS:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains all information/documentation on all departmental activities.
• Ensuring timely opening of the office and reception area.
• Ensuring guests are greeted in a courteous manner
• Answering telephones in a timely and courteous manner/ appropriate use of paging system.

To fill out an on-line application –www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 68840

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) to Three (3) years experience in secretarial/general office responsibilities.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing (at least 55 wpm) and spreadsheet applications required.
• Knowledge of the following Microsoft Office software packages; PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher.