Administrative Assistant 2

Montana Department of Administration (DOA); United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to provide clerical and administrative support to social workers involved with foster care, investigations and licensing.

The role covers typing, updating records, and assisting staff with demographic data; the position may offer partial telework and a full-time schedule in Wolf Point, MT.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skill in researching.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.
• Meet minimum qualifications: High school diploma or its equivalent
• Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas.

Responsibilities

• Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents.
• Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records.
• Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.

Skills

Knowledge of English language

Oral and written communication

Researching

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related administrative support experience

Job description

Administrative Assistant 2-(26141878)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.

This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative and licensing functions.

• Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents.
• Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records.
• Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skill in researching.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

Salary: $ 23.05-23.05Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full‑time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full‑Time

Job Type: Standard Shift

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location: Wolf Point

Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.