Administrative Assistant

Description: Do you enjoy finding creative solutions to improve team effectiveness? Want to utilize your talents in keeping people organized and helping our programs run effectively and efficiently? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Administrative Assistant at Devereux has its Advantages
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
We offer:

• A culture that upholds a Servant Leadership perspective
• A group of like minded peers to share knowledge, thoughts and ideas within the field of Behavioral Health
• Become a part of one of the leading fee for service agencies
• Working environment that is collborative with multidiscipliniary team
• Tuition Assistance
• Excellent benefit package
• Growth and training development
• The ability to interface with many levels of Leadership

The Administrative Assistant position is located in Bridgeton, NJ and reports directly to the Administrative Assistant Supervisor
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing administrative support for assigned departments in the Bridgeton Vocational Center. This position also provides support to other departments as required.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New Jersey touches the lives of nearly 500 children, adolescents and adults, and their families, across the state. Individuals with emotional, behavioral and cognitive disabilities, including autism, are served through a broad spectrum of treatment settings, including community-based homes and supported apartments, vocational training programs, family care homes, and consulting services.
Keywords: Administrative Assistant, Administrator, Assistant, Receptionist, Administrative ClerkQualifications:Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, administrative assistant experience preferred.
• HR Administrative, and Office Management experience a plus
• Ability to work autonomously with remote supervision
• A trustworthy team player
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Company Overview:

About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

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

We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate Servant Leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. This is integrated into the delivery of quality programming for the individuals we serve, their families, and other stakeholders, as well as the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will support our commitment to cultural diversity and equity across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

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;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why we are a great place to work!

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