Administrative Assistant – Family Services & Front Desk

Kids In Distress (KID); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids In Distress in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Healthy Families Program staff and assist clients with resources and referrals to program and agency services.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to manage time effectively, with a high school diploma and two years of administrative experience. This on-site role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, along with a valid Florida driver's license.

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 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.)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assist Healthy Families Program staff.
• Assist clients who need resources or referrals to program and agency services.
• Relieve main switchboard and front desk as part of KID support team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Admin experience

Typing

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Secretarial coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Kids In Distress in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Healthy Families Program staff and assist clients with resources and referrals to program and agency services.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to manage time effectively, with a high school diploma and two years of administrative experience. This on-site role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, along with a valid Florida driver's license.