Social Services Administrative Specialist

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe in Fallon, NV, seeks a Social Services Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, clerical and reception support to the Social Services Department and programs.

This Regular Full-Time (GS-6) position requires an Associate’s degree and three years of office experience; proficiency in word processing, database management and basic accounting; and the ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse partners. Preference given to Tribal members.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree and three years’ experience in office practices and procedures.
• Must be proficient in word-processing and data base management.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and clients; acts as Office Manager to the Social Services Department.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding clients and CPT programs and related agencies.
• Prepares grant or contract funding proposal applications and renewal applications with authorizing Council resolution and assures proposals are complete.
• Collects and reviews incoming requests for payments and requisitions for approval by the Social Services Director.
• Performs complex clerical procedures.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or check request payments relating to foster care, adult custodial care and other necessary payments.
• Prepares files for archiving as needed.
• Complete background checks of prospective Foster Parents.
• Act as the General Assistance representative as needed.
• Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Word processing

Database management

Basic accounting

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe in Fallon, NV, seeks a Social Services Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, clerical and reception support to the Social Services Department and programs.

This Regular Full-Time (GS-6) position requires an Associate’s degree and three years of office experience; proficiency in word processing, database management and basic accounting; and the ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse partners. Preference given to Tribal members.