Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Are you highly professional, organized and technically savvy? Have you had responsibility for overseeing and managing office functions within a professional office environment?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux as an Executive Assistant!

Being an Executive Assistant at Devereux Pocono has its advantages. This position provides you the opportunity to be an important team member within the Leadership Team. The position interacts with all levels of the Center and allows you to utilize high-level executive skills and project management.

Every day as an Executive Assistant you will...

• Provide administrative support for the Executive Director.
• Coordinate Support for the Center
• Schedule and attend meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Ensure the highest level of customer support is provided to internal and external points of contact.

You will be offered :

PAY RATE : $22.56 / hr - $25.72 / hr dependent upon experience

What are current staff saying?

"My bosses were great, and working with the individuals was very rewarding. The support we gave them and to see the changes in their lives was a testimony in itself."

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in the areas of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.

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You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty five thousand annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living and sharing in the development, implementation and evaluation process for overall residential operation.

Keywords : (Administration, Executive, Office, Non Profit, Secretary, Office Manager, Assistant, Admin)

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required. Four-year degree in administration or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE : A minimum of 5 years' experience at an increasing level of responsibility providing administrative support. Minimum of 2 years in a social or health services setting preferred. Advanced skills in MS-Word, Excel, and other software programs, including graphics, is necessary. Knowledge of Marketing and Development concepts and practices strongly preferred.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults and their families every year.

Our Mission : Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will : put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer :

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE