Administrative Assistant - Healthy Families

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 Affirmative 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