Administrative Assistant

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to the Houma ACT 2 program by maintaining required forms, tracking deadlines, and preparing reports for the Program Lead and team members. Responsibilities include monitoring service authorization statuses, reporting concerns to the Program Director, and coordinating appointments, schedules, and reminder notifications to support efficient program operations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively.
• Establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Efficiently and accurately handles clerical tasks including data entry, typing, filing, and sorting and distributing mail.
• Prepares, reviews, and revises correspondence, reports, and other documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality/security of information.
• Obtains required documentation for files and charts; makes copies as needed.
• Tracks forms, deadlines, and reports needed to the Lead and team members.
• Scans records for electronic archival following protocol.
• Monitors status of service authorizations and reports any concerns to the Program Director.
• Manages the supervisor’s calendar by scheduling appointments and organizing meeting rooms and materials as directed.
• Coordinates/schedules appointments and reminder notifications.
• Ensures that essential office supplies are stocked and that supply area is organized.
• Attends meetings and transcribes minutes.
• Ensures proper coverage of duties by notifying supervisors/staff of breaks, leave, and schedule changes.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.