Office Manager (Clerk Typist 2) (Local Government) - Mifflin County C&Y

Want to make a difference in a child's life? Working at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services could be the job for you! The purpose of this position is to provide social services to children and their families where child abuse and/or neglect have been reported and/or substantiated. Being a clerk typist can be one of the most rewarding careers you can have!

As a clerk typist, you will provide clerical support for fiscal and program units as well as greet visitors and answer all incoming telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate party. You will also provide a wide array of secretarial duties and maintain several state mandated programs for the county. These duties would include but are not limited to:

• Act as the business partner administrator for state HCSIS program.
• Input all children accepted for children youth services into the State Master Client Index program.
• Maintain all foster parent evaluations and clearance paperwork for current and approved foster homes through various state licensed providers.
• Provide office orientation for all new employees including scheduling of entire office staff with new employee based on availability.

• Full-time employment, 72.5 hrs. biweekly.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime on an as needed basis.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.