Administrative Assistant 1 - Mental Health Program Support

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

State of Nevada’s Division of Child and Family Services in Carson City is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to support the Clinical Programs Unit by proofing documents, ordering supplies, and setting up filing systems. The role also includes creating travel documents for staff and handling general office duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical experience; six months as Administrative Aid in Nevada State service is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of clerical experience including records, answering telephones, and reviewing forms; OR six months as Administrative Aid in Nevada State service; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Secretarial duties such as scheduling, travel arrangements, mail handling, and routine office tasks.
• Ability to prepare reports, process payroll/budget-related documents, and maintain organized records.

Responsibilities

• Assist program clientele in person and on the telephone; explain procedures and eligibility requirements; review forms for completeness.
• Schedule appointments; arrange internal meetings and travel; answer phones and relay information.
• Retrieve and compile financial, statistical, and narrative information for recurring reports.

Skills

Office procedures

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year clerical experience

6 months as Administrative Aid in Nevada State service

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Job description

State of Nevada’s Division of Child and Family Services in Carson City is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to support the Clinical Programs Unit by proofing documents, ordering supplies, and setting up filing systems. The role also includes creating travel documents for staff and handling general office duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical experience; six months as Administrative Aid in Nevada State service is also acceptable.