ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ACADEMY

CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 400 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 159 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most.  Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. 

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!  

About the Position:

The administrative assistant provides ongoing support to the daily operation of the Academy. They are “first responders” to all external contacts whether school district personnel or parents. They must be flexible and able to function in an environment that may not always be the “ideal” professional setting.

Coordinates and provides office support services for program staff; coordinates office supplies and equipment, coordinates supplies needed from cafeteria, assumes responsibility for monthly billing, maintains client records, maintains contact with school district personnel. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Education
• Five years of previous office experience
• Must possess good skills in written and oral communication, organization, word processing, office procedures and equipment usage.
• Must be able to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner.
• Physical ability to effectively communicate via telephone and face to face meetings with clients, visitors, and callers to the agency.
• Physical ability to effectively utilize word processing/computer equipment on a regular basis.

Benefits:

• Paid Holiday Breaks
• 5 PTO Days
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to Further Education

CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.