Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

KVC Missouri Community Based Services - Child Placement Agency
Pay: $15.75/hr - $22.75/hr (Determined by education and experience)

Job Summary

Provide administrative and staff support to the general organizational operations of KVC Missouri’s Child Placement Agency programs across the state. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Manager or Director.

Essential Functions:

• Handles and maintains confidential and non-routine information
• Assists with the completion of filings
• Performs general office duties to include maintaining and inventory of copier, orders office supplies, answers phone, computer software, and provides direction to internal and external customers
• Coordinates orders, including processing of checks for payment, and preparing an acknowledgement of orders fulfilled
• Completes letters, billing, tracking appropriate items and funding
• Updates and tracks boards/census to accurately reflect statuses daily
• Prepares documents from rough drafts, editing grammar, punctuation or spelling, as needed
• Designs and types general correspondence, memoranda, charts, tables and or graphs and where appropriate assists in updating the website*
• Prepares reports as requested and maintain databases as needed*
• Processes checks and credit card requests and file receipts accordingly*
• Maintains files and prepares closed cases for return to Children’s Division if applicable to the program area. Staff liaison for tenant/landlord matters if applicable to program area.

Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of clerical experience

Licensure/Certification:
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Experience:
• Must be able to type 60 words per minute
• Experience working with various office machines and equipment
• Two (2) years administrative experience
• Experience working with children and families in a trauma-informed environment

Preferred Experience/Skills/Education: Associate or bachelor's degree

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

• Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

• Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

403(b) with Company Match

• Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

• Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

Employee Assistance Program

• Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Wellness Benefits

• Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

About KVC

KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.

KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.

KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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