Construction Manager, Mental Health Specialist, Admin Assistant

SENT is looking for an individual that has a heart to work for a non-profit organization and desires to help develop and enhance the Hi-Crest community.

A day and a life as a Maintenance Manager:

The Construction Manager role is an important part of the SENT team. This position oversees the management of projects and employees and volunteers. This individual will have a thorough understanding and willingness to support SENT’s mission, vision, values, and strategies.

The Construction Manager appreciates the relationship between the homeowner and other project owners, working with team skills and independent skills to make effective decisions and to achieve successful outcomes. Must work with an eye for detail; have a pleasant, friendly style; and strive to build long-term relationships. This individual understands their role is important in providing excellent customer service and great communication with leadership and co-workers.

Construction Manager attributes and skills:

• Strong work ethic
• Great attitude
• Exceptional communication skills
• Superior client service
• Problem solver
• Continuous learner
• Fiscally responsible
• Collaborator
• Flexible
• Professionalism
• Punctual

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent, Trades program or bachelor’s degree education
• OSHA 10 certified, preferred
• Prior construction experience, 3 years preferred
• CPR & First Aid training preferred
• Lead Safety training, preferred
• Resident of Topeka or surrounding communities, preferred
• Excellent leadership, management, and communication
• High-level strategic planning skills
• Knowledgeable and willing to support the mission, vision, values, and strategies of SENT
• Expressed ability and/or references in
  • Hard work, detailed, organized, enjoyable to work with.
  • Able to delegate, monitor, and encourage volunteers and team members
  • Follow-through, accountable and independent execution
  • Compassionate, perseverance, patient, and empathetic
  • Able to define necessary boundaries with employees, families, participants
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, families, volunteers, and community leaders
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills and working together to achieve successful outcomes
• Demonstrates independent work skills to guide effective decision-making and positive results
• Strong math skills
• Familiarity with common power and hand tools
• Exceptional time management skills and abilities while multi-tasking and prioritizing work
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy

Why work with SENT?

We are intentional about working with our community, building loving relationships, by walking alongside our neighbors, providing life-giving resources to complement and grow our neighbor’s natural assets, and life-changing experiences to help to push the boundaries of what we think is possible, create an opportunity to dream bigger and to reach higher.

Benefits:

• Holidays: SENT observes the federal holidays of: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts accruing on day one and is available for time off post 90 days of employment. New hires earn 15 days of time off annually.

Apply today by completing our online application, and emailing your resume and cover letter to Tracy Seitz at Tracy@scotthr.com.

Primary interactions with:
Volunteers, SENT staff, leadership and partners, vendors, suppliers, and community members.

Work schedule: Full-time hours necessary to complete work assignments
55% Administrative support
35% People interactions
10% Clerical support

Position mission:
The Administrative Assistant provides support to SENT staff through being collaborative and encouraging while creating and supporting an energized and positive work environment.

Essential Functions:

• General administrative tasks to support SENT staff
• Open, date stamp and distribute mail
• Receive and route incoming calls and visitors
• Coordinate special projects
• Clerical work: prep and complete documents; write communication, filing and other duties
• Maintain office files
• Supports the CEO in all secretarial and administrative matters, as needed and as assigned.
• Schedules meetings and interoffice spaces; Provides additional scheduling for the CEO such as phone calls, outside meetings, etc.
• Provides meeting preparation (RSVP, notices, reminders, materials) and room set-up/clean-up.
• Uses post office’s Intelligent Mail services for bulk item mailings several times per year
• Participate in the training and support of new employees as needed.
• Completes special assignments and projects as needed.
• General office responsibilities as needed.
• Go-to person for office maintenance.
• Receive and process payments for SENT Prep Academy
• Receive and process insurance payments for Mental Health
• Responsible for acknowledging staff birthdays by distributing cards for signature
• Track expenses and prepare monthly expense reports
• Request price quotes from vendors for various items
• Event Organization (Annual Meeting, Board Retreats, various recognition/celebration events)
• Updates internal phone list and distributes as needed
• Maintains all official governance records of the organization
• Maintains Board and committee rosters
• Maintains and updates contact information for the CEO
• Maintains website

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a great work ethic and attitude
• Support SENT’s strong relationship culture through quality customer service and exceptional teamwork skills
• Provide superior client service by resolving problems efficiently and responding timely
• Prioritize and manage work effectively
• Identify and implement solutions to problems in general and urgent matters
• Actively seek to add and enhance knowledge regarding developments and current trends in the industry that will serve SENT’s needs
• Seek the counsel of supervisor on assignments and financial concerns or other issues as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a team environment to accomplish the tasks necessary to serve and support the company
• Be flexible to accept additional assignments as requested by leadership
• Cross-train for other positions to cover when necessary
• Demonstrate professionalism while representing SENT (onsite, professional and community events and via communications)
• Participate and attend meetings as requested
• Recommend policies and procedures as it relates to the area of responsibility
• Provide timely responses to inquiries for information to customers, staff, and vendors
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws
• Follow SENT’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Measurements and Accountability:

• Accurate and timely completion of the work assignments
• Collaborative relationships are developed and maintained with clients and staff (internal and external)
• Team player that accomplishes work tasks in collaboration with others
• Ability to change while accepting and supporting management decisions
• Achievement of objectives as outlined by leadership
• Strict confidence and confidentiality
• Arrive and depart from work in a timely manner per the schedule

Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skill and Ability)

• Personal and professional recommendations that reflects a caring, encouraging disposition
• Technologically savvy – demonstrate the ability to learn/implement/train others on new programs and software quickly
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Familiarity with G Suite/Google Drive
• Pass appropriate background checks
• Resident or willing to live in the SENT focus area, preferred
• Knowledge and support of the mission, vision, values, and strategies of SENT
• Knowledge of and agreement with CCDA principles as it applies to SENT initiatives, https://ccda.org/about/philosophy/
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within approved budget
• Ability to make effective decisions that produce positive results
• Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize work and projects to ensure timely completion
• Evidence of strong people skills: collaboration, compassion, and a team player
• Valid Kansas driver’s license
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills and willingness to work together with others to achieve successful outcomes
• Demonstrates emotional maturity and stability and the ability to handle crisis situations