Administrative Assistant

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Eckerd Connects’ Family Support Services is partnered with the Brevard County School District and local agencies to provide assistance to children and families that are homeless and/or unemployed.  Services include case management, counseling, and parent training services.  Family coaches actively assist families in accessing community resources to secure housing, work skills training programs, employment opportunities, transportation, medical services, and other needs.  These intensive services are aimed at reducing the length of time families remain homeless.  Additionally, case managers working in the school system assist homeless students in maintaining academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities.

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Please follow the link for more information about this program:  https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/community-programs/homeless-outreach/

Position Concept
Provides administrative support to department or team. Provides data tracking and maintenance for administration support functions. Coordinates special functions as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for correspondence, phone calls and processing of incoming and outgoing mail, appointment calendar maintenance and word processing of Director.
• Type general correspondence, responses to inquires, reports, contracts/agreements, and memoranda. Copy and distribute as needed.
• Responsible for department’s data-entry, copying, record keeping, and file management as assigned.
• Responsible for providing computer support and assisting staff in completing computer reports.
• Assists with the coordination of weekly foster parent staffings when necessary.
• Orders department office supplies. 
• Operates office machines to include: typewriter, telephone, word processor, computer and printer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, etc.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or requisitions, including motel billings, travel reimbursements, office supplies, forms/printing orders, testing materials, etc.
• Prepares/maintains department payroll timesheets.
• Maintains petty cash receipts.

Position Specifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree preferred.
Experience:  Two years general office and administrative experience required. Experience with customer service and multi-task office setting.
Skills:  Detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines. Proficient in Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel, WORD), ability to learn and utilize other software programs.
Physical Demands: Ability to sit at desk for long periods of time, and tolerate extended periods of data entry. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
Other: Maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
Travel:  Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must have reliable transportation. Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Ability to use personal vehicle for Association business.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance | 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year | 11 paid holidays | Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% | Flexible spending accounts | Paid short-term and long-term disability | Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance | Voluntary term life insurance

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States.  Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services, and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young adults, and help children succeed.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. (“Eckerd Connects”) considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.