Clerical Assistant 2 - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Mechanicsville (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 in Danville, PA to provide essential clerical support across CSRE and SRS, maintain accurate records, and facilitate effective communication within the agency.

You will gather CSP assessments, manage treatment team schedules, transcribe minutes, and help with reports while working Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Starting salary ranges from $36,831 to $54,162 annually.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for CSRE and SRS departments and maintain records.
• Gather CSP assessments, attend meetings, document outcomes.
• Manage treatment team schedules and share with counties.
• Handle communications, take notes, and transcribe minutes.
• Maintain forms, supplies, and assist with EHR tasks.
• Prepare reports on request.

Skills

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
• Location: Montour County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CS-2026-60165-00102
• Department: Department of Human Services
• Division: HS Danville St Hosp
• Opening Date: 10/06/2026
• Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 00102
• Position Number: 00072915
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: A1
• Pay Group: ST03
• Bureau / Division Code: 00210872
• Bureau / Division: Department of Human Services/Danville State Hospital
• Worksite Address: 50 Kirkbride Drive
• City: Danville, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 17821
• Contact Name: Talent Management Section
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Clerical Assistant 2 role with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to support many meaningful programs across the agency. This position allows you to grow your skills while helping teams that directly support individuals and communities. You will join a workplace that values teamwork, accuracy, and positive communication. The Department of Human Services welcomes motivated individuals who want to make a difference every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides clerical support for the Chief Social Rehabilitative Executive's (CSRE) and several Social and Rehabilitative Services (SRS) departments and helps maintain accurate records and communication across the agency.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• CSP Documentation: Gather CSP assessments, attend meetings, document outcomes, file materials, and maintain related records
• Schedule Management: Update Treatment Team Schedules and provide them to counties and staff
• Department Support: Provide clerical assistance to CSRE and SRS departments and prepare reports when requested
• Communication Handling: Receive calls, relay messages, and update staff availability information each morning
• Meeting Preparation: Take notes during leadership meetings and transcribe minutes and correspondence
• Records Maintenance: Type forms, maintain supplies, update booklets, and support electronic health record tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel - no
• May change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.