DESC is currently recruiting for an Administrative Support team member for our Mental Health drop in facility located at 216 James Street.

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate an interest in providing administrative support for direct service staff who are working to engage clients through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence as well as having administrative or clerical support work experience. The successful candidate will view the high level of client interaction and the opportunity to learn how to relate effectively to our clients as an opportunity, not a draw back.

The region’s largest multi-service agency serving adults with long histories of homelessness, mental illness, addiction and complicating medical conditions, DESC succeeds where others have failed. Stretching the bounds of accepted practices, DESC’s professional staff have learned that creative, assertive and holistic approaches, including evidence based and emerging best practices, work best for our highly vulnerable and difficult-to-engage clientele.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to relate effectively to and interest in engaging clients displaying a wide range of behaviors.
Excellent typing and keyboard skills and clerical skills/experience.
Computer skills, including data entry and word processing, or related experience with the indicated potential to learn these skills quickly.
Ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
Willingness to be flexible and work cooperatively with co-workers to accomplish all responsibilities of the team.
Initiative and creativity in problem solving and system development.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds and disciplines.
Subscribe to philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs, and of consideration and respect for clients.

Go to www.desc.org/joinourteam/ for a detailed job description and salary information.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting to work at DESC, along with a current resume, to hr@desc.org.

The Downtown Emergency Service Center is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.