Foster Care Administrative Assistant

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care. Epworth Children's Home is a nonprofit agency, with over 150 staff members with a diverse array of programming and opportunities for employment statewide. If you love working with children and families and you want a position that is not just a paycheck but a calling to transform lives, apply today! JOB SUMMARY: The administrative assistant will perform various administrative duties as needed for the Foster Care department including -sending and tracking all criminal background checks, tracking and recording Foster Parent Training, weekly population reports, tracking Medicaid billing for RBHS Services, filing paperwork timely, running and maintaining all background checks for perspective Foster Parents, assisting with all Foster Care special events, working with set-up, ordering food and snacks, gathering all supplies that are needed, as well as other duties as assigned to assist the department. QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of administrative experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Computer experience and/or training in Microsoft and Excel. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church. REQUIRED SKILLS: Demonstrates practical application and experience with technology such as database functions/reports, Microsoft Word and Excel, internet/email usage, etc. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Exhibits strong customer services. Must be able to pass standard background checking, including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry. The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.