Overview
Foster Care Administrative Assistant Jobs in Richardson, TX at Upbring
Full Job Description
Overview:
AboutUpbring
At Upbring,we are servantson a mission to break the cycle of child abuse.We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves.We are a familywho values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.
About our Foster in Texas (FIT) Program
Upbring Foster In Texas is one of the largest providers of foster care and adoption services in Texas with 13 offices across the state. In 2021 we served 1,176 children, verified 140 new families, and connected 113 children with loving adoptive families. The Upbring heroes on our foster care team connect children with families who provide compassion, safety and support, and when needed, loving forever families.
What You’ll Do
The primary duty of the Administrative Assistant is to provide receptionist and secretarial duties for the Foster in Texas (FIT) team, such as answering the telephone, filing, basic bookkeeping, and office management.
Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.
Responsibilities:
We Are Warriors|We Set the Standards for Child Welfare
Work Standards
Gather information from prospective foster or adoptive parents and send inquiry packets upon request
Receive, sort, date-stamp, and distribute all incoming mail and documents
Complete the mailing process for all outgoing mail
Manage and order supplies and ensure appropriate inventory is available for normal and peek business needs
Manage the postage machine as it relates to operation and available funds
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Communication
Answer and direct all incoming calls to appropriate staff; take messages when needed
Professionally greet all visitors entering the office; notify staff of their visit and escort to appropriate waiting location
Respond to general inquiries about the program or refer to appropriate staff for more detailed information
Develop and maintain a tracking system and record keeping process for FIT inquiries
Maintain mailing lists for staff and provide mailing supplies
Maintain Foster Care employee files such as assisting employees with completion of forms, scanning into electronic record, auditing, distributing policies and other forms for signature
We Are Servants|We Help Others
Teamwork
Serve as back-up for the office front desk area and perform assigned receptionist duties (Position based at Corporate office
Work closely with the FIT team to ensure operations are effectively and efficiently supporting the organization’s objectives and program purpose
Work as team player, exhibit professionalism (commitment, confidence, responsibility, dependability, honesty, ethics, appearance), positive working relationships, and a positive attitude while maintaining appropriate boundaries always
We Are Family|We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, and visitors to ensure they are greeted, welcomed, and always serviced in a professional manner
Work as team player, exhibit professionalism (commitment, confidence, responsibility, dependability, honesty, ethics, appearance), …
Title: Foster Care Administrative Assistant
Company: Upbring
Location: Richardson, TX
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