State of Washington
Dept. of Social and Health Services invites applications for the position of:
Secretary Senior (Children's Administration) 07124
SALARY: $2,334.00 - $3,008.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 07/30/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Children’s Administration (CA), is seeking an experienced, outgoing Secretary Senior to join our team. This full-time position is located at the Children’s Administration in Yakima.
This vacancy is located at our Yakima Office, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Saturday and Sunday off).
Are you ready to put your secretarial skills to work? Do you enjoy providing secretarial services and assistance to supervisors and staff? Here’s your opportunity to do just that!
DUTIES:
Some of the duties
The Secretary Senior in this office is the primary point of contact for directing callers, and assisting customers at the front counter. This person will perform detailed secretarial duties with minimal supervision; provide secretarial services and assistance to relieve day-to-day secretarial duties from supervisor and/or staff member’s own work; and maintain filing systems, data bases, tracking logs, and computer programs.
Working as a Secretary Senior, this person provides reception duties; screen calls and visitors; and works collaboratively with a team to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. This person will also provide internal and external customer services to a diverse population; maintain state vehicle logs and ensure routine maintenance is completed; monitor new requests, and obtain birth certificates, social security cards, and social security verifications; and make travel accommodations for Region 1 clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Who should apply
People who have graduated from high school or equivalent; and have two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing.
Here’s what we’re looking for
We would like to find someone who:
Can type 50 words per minute
Can operate office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, multi-line switchboard)
Is able to communicate with a diverse group of people with sensitivity and professionalism
Can communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, co-workers, and supervisor (both verbally and in writing) Will maintain client confidentiality
NOTE: Proof of education will be required at the time of the interview
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Who we are
The Children’s Administration is the public child welfare agency for the State of Washington. Our staff works with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure the safety and well-being of children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement and assure safety and permanency for children in out-of-home care.
To learn more about the Children’s Administration and how our Secretary Seniors make a difference in transforming lives visit https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca online.
At Children’s Administration, you will enjoy a rewarding career with impressive benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including:
Major Medical • Dental • Vision • Optional Medical Flexible Spending Account • Long-
term Disability • Retirement and other savings plan options • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Continuing Education
See the Benefits tab for more details. Benefits apply to full-time and most part-time employees.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328 or Laurie.Walker@dshs.wa.gov.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201838
Dept. of Social and Health Services invites applications for the position of:
Secretary Senior (Children's Administration) 07124
SALARY: $2,334.00 - $3,008.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 07/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 07/30/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Children’s Administration (CA), is seeking an experienced, outgoing Secretary Senior to join our team. This full-time position is located at the Children’s Administration in Yakima.
This vacancy is located at our Yakima Office, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Saturday and Sunday off).
Are you ready to put your secretarial skills to work? Do you enjoy providing secretarial services and assistance to supervisors and staff? Here’s your opportunity to do just that!
DUTIES:
Some of the duties
The Secretary Senior in this office is the primary point of contact for directing callers, and assisting customers at the front counter. This person will perform detailed secretarial duties with minimal supervision; provide secretarial services and assistance to relieve day-to-day secretarial duties from supervisor and/or staff member’s own work; and maintain filing systems, data bases, tracking logs, and computer programs.
Working as a Secretary Senior, this person provides reception duties; screen calls and visitors; and works collaboratively with a team to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. This person will also provide internal and external customer services to a diverse population; maintain state vehicle logs and ensure routine maintenance is completed; monitor new requests, and obtain birth certificates, social security cards, and social security verifications; and make travel accommodations for Region 1 clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Who should apply
People who have graduated from high school or equivalent; and have two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing.
Here’s what we’re looking for
We would like to find someone who:
Can type 50 words per minute
Can operate office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, multi-line switchboard)
Is able to communicate with a diverse group of people with sensitivity and professionalism
Can communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, co-workers, and supervisor (both verbally and in writing) Will maintain client confidentiality
NOTE: Proof of education will be required at the time of the interview
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Who we are
The Children’s Administration is the public child welfare agency for the State of Washington. Our staff works with children and families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services that support families and assure the safety and well-being of children. These services are designed to reduce the risk of abuse, find safe alternatives to out-of-home placement and assure safety and permanency for children in out-of-home care.
To learn more about the Children’s Administration and how our Secretary Seniors make a difference in transforming lives visit https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca online.
At Children’s Administration, you will enjoy a rewarding career with impressive benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including:
Major Medical • Dental • Vision • Optional Medical Flexible Spending Account • Long-
term Disability • Retirement and other savings plan options • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Continuing Education
See the Benefits tab for more details. Benefits apply to full-time and most part-time employees.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328 or Laurie.Walker@dshs.wa.gov.
Job Bulletin
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1201838
