Public Services Administrative Assistant (Client-Facing)

Minnehaha County, SD; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO from day one

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County Human Services invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. As the first point of contact, this position is the face of the department to clients and the public in need of services such as financial assistance during emergencies.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, health/dental/vision and life insurance, PTO from day one, extended sick leave, SDRS participation, and a deferred compensation plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year clerical experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex clerical tasks with independent judgement.
• Strong verbal and written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff and management.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public.
• Guide County assistance applications and answer policy questions.
• Manage medical records, data entry, and confidentiality.
• Update records, forms, and correspondence to standards.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and purchase orders.
• Screen and direct mail; organize outgoing mail.
• Track activities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Human Services invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. As the first point of contact, this position is the face of the department to clients and the public in need of services such as financial assistance during emergencies.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, health/dental/vision and life insurance, PTO from day one, extended sick leave, SDRS participation, and a deferred compensation plan.