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Administrative Assistant - Healthy Families

Kids in Distress · Broward County, Florida, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipCivic and Social Organizations
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In short

This position provides administrative support to the Healthy Families Program staff and assists clients with resource referrals. The role also involves providing relief coverage for the main switchboard and front desk as part of the support team.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Administrative supportTime managementOrganizational skillsMicrosoft WordTypingWritten communicationVerbal communicationCustomer service

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Administrative AssistantHealthy FamiliesSecretarialMicrosoft WordData EntryFront DeskSwitchboardClient ServicesReferralsBackground Screening

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of administrative or secretarial experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, strong organizational skills, and a valid Florida driver's license with reliable transportation are required.

About the employer

Kids In Distress (KID)

Preventing child abuse, preserving the family, and treating children who have been abused and neglected. · hiring as Kids in Distress

KID is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, the preservation of the family, and the treatment of abused and neglected children. Founded in 1979, KID started as a shelter for abused and neglected children. During its 43 operational years, KID has grown to include two campuses in Broward County, and a foster care office in Palm Beach County. In 2019, KID acquired Family Central, Inc. (FCI) which provides comprehensive family strengthening, early learning, a child care food program, and educational training services in South Florida.

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KID offers a well-integrated system of care staffed with clinical professionals who tenaciously strive to encourage, educate, empower, and equip children and families with the proper tools to ensure a safe and strong community. By advancing critical and clinical care to at-risk children and families in need, KID is known as the premier provider of child and family services in South Florida and now serves more than 20,000 children and families annually. KID employees enrich the South Florida community through foster care recruitment/training/support, kinship support, early childhood education/preschool, aftercare/summer camp, adoption support, reunification services, family strengthening, maternal health, a family counseling center, and pediatric dental services in partnership with Nova Southeastern University.

INDUSTRY
Civic and Social Organizations
COMPANY
Nonprofit
FOUNDED
1979
HEADQUARTERS
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
SIZE
201-500on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn

KNOWN FOR

Foster Care and SupportMental Health CounselingAdoption ServicesMaternal HealthFamily StrengtheningFundraising

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Questions about this role

Is this Kids in Distress role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

This position is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Healthy Families Program staff; and assisting clients who need resources and/or referrals to various program and/or agency services. The right candidate must be a team player, organized, and have good time management skills. The Administrative Assistant also serves as a member of the KID support team by providing relief to the main switchboard and front desk when needed. Other duties as assigned.

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This position is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Healthy Families Program staff; and assisting clients who need resources and/or referrals to various program and/or agency services. The right candidate must be a team player, organized, and have good time management skills. The Administrative Assistant also serves as a member of the KID support team by providing relief to the main switchboard and front desk when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

  • Must have a High-School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years administrative/ secretarial experience.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours (might include weekends to meet the needs of the program.)
  • Administrative/secretarial coursework preferred. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word.
  • Must have proven typing, organizational and computer skills and excellent written and verbal skills. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English are required.
  • Must have a Valid Florida Driver's License with full-time access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required.)

Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

Notice to Applicants

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

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