Executive Assistant

Description

Are you highly professional, organized and technically savvy? Have you had responsibility for overseeing and managing office functions within a professional office environment?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team as an Executive Assistant!

Being an Executive Assistant at Devereux PA Children’s Services (DPACS) has its advantages. This position provides you the opportunity to be an important team member within the Senior Leadership and Operational Teams. The position interacts with all levels of the Center and allows you to utilize high-level executive skills and project management.

Every day as an Executive Assistant you will.....

• Provide administrative support for the Executive Director.
• Read and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Schedule and attend meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Ensure the highest level of customer support is provided to internal and external points of contact. 

You will be offered: 

• Stable Full time hours Monday-Friday at our campus in West Chester, PA
• A annual salary of $56,000-$63,840 (dependent upon experience)
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• The ability to interact and network with external stakeholders and child welfare agencies
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

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Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age. and possess and maintain valid driver's license.

Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Experience: Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Previous paid experience in the capacity of Administrative Assistant, Events Coordinator, or other position with similar responsibilities - reporting to leadership level. Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task, to maximize efficiency. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, and presentation software.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations   

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE