Kids In Distress (KID)

Administrative Assistant - Healthy Families

Kids In Distress (KID) Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive a generous benefits plan, including medical, dental, life, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short and long-term disability, a matching 401(k) plan, holiday pay, and, after the first year of employment, accrued paid vacation time. If this sounds like the right mental health counseling position for you, apply today!

In addition, you will receive a SIGN-ON INCENTIVE OF 40 HOURS OF VACATION TIME OFF AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR 90 DAYS PROBATIONARY PERIOD, TO BE TAKEN WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

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 and data entry skills, time management, 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.)

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Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Administrative
  • Industries

    Civic and Social Organizations

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