Administrative Assistant

Sdsoybean; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Sdsoybean is seeking a Full-Time clerical/secretarial support role in Pine Ridge, SD. The position involves greeting the public, handling phones, drafting correspondence, and maintaining filing systems and databases to support Department of Social Services operations.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, stay organized, and uphold confidentiality while contributing to a team-focused, service-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization required.
• Compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Understanding of client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public in person and on the telephone; answer inquiries.
• Assist with filing, typing, and correspondence; maintain filing systems and databases.
• Record fiscal activities to support office operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Compassion

Teamwork

Documentation

Client confidentiality

Job description

Pine Ridge, SD | Social Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

16.97 - 16.97 US per hour

Posted 5 days ago

Description

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Job ID: 37004
Agency: Department ofSocial Services/Economic Assistance
Location:Pine Ridge, SDSalary:$16.97 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:D
Closing Date:Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit http://dss.sd.gov/ .

Why the Department of Social Services?

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to buildStrong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future

As a Department of Social Services employee, you will have a chance to experience:

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development –We provide valuable trainings to ensure staff is well-trained, competent, accountable and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

Who we want:

• a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public who displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm; and
• an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:

We are currently looking to hire an individual who is excited to serve the public.

This positionprovides clerical/secretarial support which includes tasks such as greeting the public both in person and on the telephone, composing and finalizing correspondence, establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

The ideal candidate will:

• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public;
• understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.

If you believe in strengthening and supporting strong families and investing in South Dakota’s future, you may have found the dream job you’ve been waiting for!

Additional Requirements: Must have a valid Driver’s License

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• eleven paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• dental, vision, and other insurance options
• retirement benefits
• This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

You can view our benefits information here .