Senior Help Desk Technician
Job Description
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services seeks a seasoned Senior Help Desk Technician to serve as a pivotal link between staff and IT, delivering advanced troubleshooting and second-level support onsite. Based in Culver City, CA, this role combines hands-on desktop imaging, user support across devices, and proactive problem resolution, with a compensation range of USD 27 to 30 per hour. The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators on projects, maintaining a robust knowledge base, and ensuring high levels of service delivery within a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced troubleshooting for tickets escalated from level one support.
- Image desktops and laptops to prepare devices for staff use.
- Record trouble calls and resolutions in the Help Desk ticketing system.
- Perform Active Directory administration tasks.
- Provide support for iPads, laptops, and remote users.
- Partner with administrators on special projects and task assignments.
- Travel between remote sites to deliver on-site IT support.
- Offer SharePoint assistance and guidance as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge through continuing education and certifications.
- Collaborate with other departments on projects, training, and support initiatives.
- Maintain a high level of client satisfaction and professional conduct.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled program, division, and Agency staff meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a helpdesk or technical support role, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position.
- In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 suite, including troubleshooting and administration.
- Proficiency in imaging and re-imaging desktops and laptops, with experience using various imaging software.
- Strong experience deploying and managing software applications in a corporate environment.
- Proven ability to lead and resolve complex desktop escalations.
- Excellent skills in supporting remote users, including familiarity with remote desktop tools and VPNs.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities with a strong customer-service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified, CompTIA A+) are a plus.
- Proficiency in standard computer operations and common applications.
- Working knowledge of current computer technologies, including LAN/MAN/WAN, distributed computing, and security.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to problems of varying complexity.
- Commitment to team objectives and the organization’s philosophies.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
- Current California driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
Technologies
- Microsoft Office 365
- Active Directory
- SharePoint
- Imaging software
- Remote desktop tools
- VPNs
Our Vision
A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.
Our Mission
Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, particularly in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.
Core Values
- Excellence: Constant innovation and learning from the communities we serve, with ethical, compassionate care.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Valuing diverse backgrounds and ideas, fostering belonging.
- Equity: Promoting health equity and dismantling disparities within care systems and society.
- Well Being: Prioritizing the well-being of staff, volunteers, and communities to support healthy clients.
- Advocacy: Reducing barriers to care through active advocacy and policy engagement.
- Community Engagement: Building partnerships to create an inclusive, responsive mental health ecosystem.