Administrative Assistant

KVC Missouri | Community Based Services

Location: Springfield, MO

Provide administrative and staff support to the general organizational operations. The administrative assistant reports to the manager or director.

Education:

• Credentials normally associated with competency in this position are an Associated Degree in Occupational Therapy, certification by National Board of Certification in OT, and state licensure.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid drivers license and auto insurance.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel and email applications.
• Meet the requirements for agency auto insurance with a good driving record.
• Skills required include crisis intervention; self-awareness, patience and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
• CPR/First aid certification required.
• Possess the ability to maintain a positive professional helping role.

Experience:

• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exist among KVC Missouri diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people can change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership between KVC personnel and the clients is served.
• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this positions responsibilities include knowledge of emotionally disturbed children, crisis prevention/intervention, physical/sexual abuse issues, child development, and behavior management techniques.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience working with volunteers
• Working with families in a trauma informed environment

Must be 21 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.