Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : Provides oversight and administrative support and services for various programs engaged in delivering placement and licensing services to clients and families. Participates in organization’s performance and quality improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Provides administrative support for Out of Home Care which includes telephone coverage, copier projects, mail handling, supplies control and necessary communications internally and externally.

2. Ensures maintenance of all client / family records and databases. Performs necessary data entry and updates to client information data base for all supported programs.

3. Provides oversight to ensure all charts are maintained, as well as tracking of due dates for licensure, re-licensure, treatment plan due dates, foster care contract expiration dates.

4. Assists Placement and Licensing Directors with trend data research regarding new or existing programs, and with preparing performance and quality improvement data for month reports.

5. Ensures all requested background screening are processed and completed timely and a tracking system is maintained.

6. Handles ordering and oversight of all office supplies.

7. Manages monthly PVL (or other identified workbook) for CHN Licensed families, Completes daily reconciliation and provides daily and weekly reports to ensure accuracy of timely tracking of all placement changes.

8. Enrolls all new STFC Clients into MyEvolve and maintains client records.

9. Ensure Quarterly Audits of Licensing families occurs

10. Tracks and ensure timely home visits to all licensed families.

11. Assists with tracking all new inquiries to include source and type of referral.

12. Attends meetings, training and conferences as directed.

13. Provides back up to main switchboard and fill in for other support staff when needed.

14. Assist with file review and preparation for annual audits.

15. Complete all entry of new and existing families into CareMatch or other identified tracking system.

16. Works within the philosophy, function and personnel practices of The Children’s Network, Inc.

17. Assist in personal and employment reference checks as assigned for families being considered for licensure.

18. Performs other duties as assigned.

• THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALLDUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BEREQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience :

Minimum of High school Diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in working in child welfare or judicial setting. Relevant experience with foster care helpful. Exceptional computer skills, specifically in the arena of internet searches required.

Licenses &Certifications :

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Annual Training Requirements : The following training topics are required annually : Sexual Harassment, Blood-born Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity / Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS :

ENVINRONMENTALCONDITIONS :