Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Callander; On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent state hospital as a Clerical Assistant, where you will provide essential clerical support to the Social Work Department. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule with opportunities for career advancement. You will play a crucial role in facilitating care services, ensuring consumer safety, and managing admissions and discharges. With excellent benefits and a supportive work environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the lives of others while developing their career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Pay Increases

Paid Leave and Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Clerical Assistant or equivalent.
• High school graduation or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support services to the Social Work Department.
• Handle critical assignments related to discharge and admission processes.

Skills

Clerical Support

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services is searching for a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 to provide clerical support at the Wernersville State Hospital. We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and compassionate employee to join our team in the Social Work Department.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for providing critical clerical support services to the Social Work Department to facilitate continuity of care and social work services mandated by CMS and OMHSAS. You will primarily function as a Court & Vecchione Coordinator, performing complex duties related to consumer safety, hospital policies, and procedures. You will also handle critical assignments related to discharge and admission processes independently, with supervisory review only in unusual situations.

Additional details about this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed.
• The Department of Human Services offers excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking at this facility.
• Telework: This position does not offer telework options.
• Salary: Starting annual salary for new employees is $35,306 (before taxes).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• Meet PA residency requirements. More info can be found via the provided link.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position is under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring criminal history reports and a medical examination as conditions of employment.

How to Apply:

• Provide relevant experience and education on the application; resumes and cover letters are not considered for eligibility determination.
• Submit your application by the closing date; late submissions will not be accepted.
• Failure to follow application instructions may disqualify you.

Veterans: Preference is given to qualified veterans. Learn more at the provided website or contact via email.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): Dial 711 for hearing and speech disabilities.

If accommodations are needed for an interview due to a disability, please request in advance.

The Commonwealth promotes diversity and is an equal employment opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam. No additional written exam is required.
• Your score depends on the completeness and accuracy of your application and responses.
• Your score is valid only for this posting.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be sent via email.