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29 people are interested
Office Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Assertive SSI Service Team (A.S.S.I.S.T.)
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29 people are interested
The position of Office Assistant serves as the receptionist for A.S.S.I.S.T., supporting the organization’s mission of supporting clients through the Social Security Administration disability benefits application process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greets guests
- Answers the main phone line and directs calls; data enter phone contacts into client progress notes
- Opens the mail; data enter incoming mail into client progress notes
- Copy, fax and/or file client information
- Set-up new client files; both physical files and on the computer Records donations that come in and enters them in the database
- Occasionally review medical records
- Shred sensitive documents
- Prepares correspondence as needed
- Other duties as assigned Training for this position will be provided.
In addition, the Director will be available for questions and assistance.
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About Assertive SSI Service Team (A.S.S.I.S.T.)
Location:
4412 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 200, PORTLAND, OR 97239, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to ASSIST people suffering from severe disabilities through the very complicated federal application; to effectively and efficiently obtain their benefits as soon as possible in order to stabilize their monetary circumstances since they can no longer support themselves or their families through work.
Description
Many of us have encountered the Social Security Administration’s disability application process but few truly understand how and why benefits are approved. We may know someone who is severely disabled who has tried, been denied, lost their benefits, or maybe has just given up "fighting the government". The process is complex, lengthy and can be overwhelming to those already suffering from disabling conditions, chronic pain, poverty and lack of access to services. Now imagine that same person experiencing homelessness and perhaps is suffering from severe mental illness trying to navigate the sea of government documents, deadlines and demands without someone to help. We are that help.
This work is a big missing piece in the social service arena. It requires a good understanding of the system. Most people do not realize that disability benefits ARE obtainable in the initial stage of the process and are essential to securing basic needs such as stable housing, ongoing medical care and continued access to services for our clients, patients and family members. Beneficiaries are "consumers" again once benefits are approved. These federal and state funds go directly back into the local economy with a positive ripple effect that "benefits" everyone.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4412 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 200Portland, OR 97239
DATE POSTED
November 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Multi-Tasking
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1-2 afternoons per week for 4 hours 1-5 p.m.
- Basic knowledge of computer and data entry
- Pleasant manner, patience, problem-so