Clerical Assistant — Public Service, Help Indiana Families

State of Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan (3 options)

Vision and dental plans

Health savings account

457(b) deferred compensation

Pension plan options

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Indiana in Evansville, IN, seeks a Clerical Assistant to support the DCS office. You will organize case files, ensure documentation is retained, and assist staff in connecting clients to resources. The role requires collaboration and discretion in handling sensitive information.

This position is based in Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas, with a starting annual salary around the mid $30k range, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of administrative work procedures.
• Ability to be tactful when dealing with people by phone or in person.
• Ability to make clerical decisions within a program area.
• Working knowledge of computer software systems and data entry procedures.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic computations.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of files and update case files as new material is collected, ensuring proper retention per records policy.
• Prepare reports involving tabulations and balancing of posted data and simple arithmetic calculations.
• Answer inquiries over the telephone or in person concerning regulations or procedures within the area.
• Receive and prepare replies to routine correspondence.
• Operate office machines related to the area of work.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Telephone and in-person communications

Confidential records handling

Data entry procedures

Basic arithmetic

Tools

Office software

Job description

State of Indiana in Evansville, IN, seeks a Clerical Assistant to support the DCS office. You will organize case files, ensure documentation is retained, and assist staff in connecting clients to resources. The role requires collaboration and discretion in handling sensitive information.

This position is based in Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas, with a starting annual salary around the mid $30k range, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.