Unit Staff Assistant

ChildNet Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildNet, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Unit Staff Assistant to support the department’s programs, schedules, and filing systems, and to participate in special projects.

The role involves handling inquiries, maintaining tracking and reporting systems for complaints, routing calls, gathering information, and preparing meeting minutes.

Requirements include two years of social services or office experience and a high school diploma; an associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of social services experience and/or office experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inquiries regarding departmental functions and provide resolutions or direct to relevant resource.
• Maintain tracking and reporting system for complaints and follow up.
• Provide administrative support to department staff. Route incoming calls for the department.
• Gather pertinent information and documents in preparation for case distribution. Complete meeting minutes for unit and staff meetings.
• Assist other ChildNet departments with obtaining information needed to better serve children and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Office experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

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Unit Staff Assistant

Full Time Regular role BROWARD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1166

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position assists with establishing and organizing departmental programs, schedules, and filing systems. Participates in special projects.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Assist with and respond to inquiries regarding departmental functions. Provide resolutions or direct to relevant resource.
• Perform continuous development and maintenance of ChildNet's tracking and reporting system for complaints. Conduct follow-up on resolutions.
• Provide administrative support to department staff. Route incoming calls for the department.
• Gather pertinent information and documents in preparation for case distribution. Complete meeting minutes for unit and staff meetings.
• Assist other ChildNet departments with obtaining information needed to better serve children and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

Years of Experience:

• Two (2) years of Social Services experience and/or experience working in an office environment.

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree preferred

IMPORTANT NOTES:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).