Administrative Assistant - Healthy Families

Kids in Distress • Oakland Park, FL

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About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support and assistance to Healthy Families Program staff and helps clients access resources and referrals to program and agency services. The role also serves on the KID support team, providing relief for the main switchboard and front desk when needed. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires flexible hours, which may include weekends to meet program needs. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of administrative or secretarial experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license with full-time access to a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance. Administrative or secretarial coursework is preferred. Candidates must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and demonstrate typing, organizational, computer, written communication, and verbal communication skills. English reading, writing, and communication abilities are required.

The employer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace, and requires drug testing. Applicants must also undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of administrative or secretarial experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which might include weekends to meet program needs.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word.
• Proven typing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English.
• Ability to type reports and business correspondence in English and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Full-time access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage; proof of insurance is required.
• Must undergo drug testing and background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative or secretarial coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assistance to Healthy Families Program staff.
• Assist clients who need resources and/or referrals to program or agency services.
• Serve as a member of the KID support team by providing relief for the main switchboard and front desk when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED