FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Administrative Assistant
Kissimmee Youth Academy
Administration
Job Type: Full-Time
About Youth Opportunity & Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Kissimmee Youth Academy in Kissimmee, Florida, is a secure Youth Academy providing trauma-informed residential care for males ages 14 to 18. The program focuses on mental health and substance abuse treatment, offering a structured environment that combines clinical therapy, education, and enrichment activities. Youth receive individualized treatment based on their needs, participating in individual, group, and family therapy, as well as life skills training, restorative justice practices, victim impact awareness, and pre-vocational preparation. Licensed professionals provide 24/7 care in small group living units, and a licensed dietitian oversees nutritional support to promote stabilization and successful reintegration into the community.
The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the program and department. This position plays a vital role in maintaining organized systems, supporting staff, and ensuring smooth communication within the facility. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys contributing to a mission-driven team environment that serves youth in care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays - earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Provide administrative support to the department or team, including data tracking and record maintenance for administrative functions.
• Coordinate special projects, events, and assigned functions.
• Manage correspondence, phone calls, incoming and outgoing mail, and appointment calendars for administrators.
• Handle department data entry, copying, record keeping, and file management.
• Provide computer support to staff and assist in completing computer-generated reports.
• Coordinate staffing support as needed and assist with scheduling.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory for the department.
• Operate standard office equipment, including telephones, computers, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Prepare purchase orders and requisitions, including travel reimbursements, supply orders, and billing documentation.

• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
• Report any acts, incidents, or conditions that may indicate inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships.
• Report all use of physical force and unusual incidents in accordance with policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

~ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and adaptable to learning new software systems.

Ability to sit at a desk for long periods and perform extended data entry.

~ If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to make a difference in a youth-centered environment, we invite you to apply today!
Youth Opportunity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.