Administrative Assistant - Healthy Families

Kids In Distress Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids In Distress Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Healthy Families Program staff in Florida. The role involves helping clients access resources and referrals to agency services, and providing relief to the front desk and switchboard as needed.

The candidate should have at least two years of administrative experience, be organized, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and strong English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Two years administrative/secretarial experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Microsoft Word proficiency required.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal communication in English.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with vehicle and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Healthy Families Program staff.
• Assist clients with resources and referrals to program and agency services.
• Relieve main switchboard and front desk when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Administrative/secretarial coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 Affimative 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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.