Administrative Assistant

Kids In Distress (KID); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids In Distress (KID) in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a detail‑oriented clerical assistant to support the Kinship program staff. You will answer phones, route referrals, and help clients access Prevention Program services while handling daily clerical tasks.

This role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of admin/secretarial experience, Word proficiency, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 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 a Valid Florida Driver's License with full-time access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required.)
• Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to Kinship program staff and answer all phone calls.
• Assist clients needing referrals and/or resources to Prevention Program services.
• Handle daily clerical tasks: correspondence, faxing, mail, and prioritizing staff tasks.
• Manage the program filing system including archiving and audits.
• Relieve the main switchboard and front desk as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative/secretarial experience

High-School diploma

Education

High-School diploma

Administrative/secretarial coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

This position provides clerical support and assistance to the Kinship program staff. Answer all phone calls, assist clients who need referrals and/or resources to the various Prevention Program services. Supports daily activities of the program: correspondence, faxing, gather incoming and outgoing mail, and prioritize task assignments from staff, Supervisors, and Director. Manages program-filing system which includes archiving, assistance with auditing and weekly maintenance of file room. 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 a Valid Florida Driver's License with full-time access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required.)

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.