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Job Description
Job Location: Base will be in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The current rate for this position is $41,950.08 . I ndividual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Why you’ll love this position:
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services - Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!
What you’ll do:- Process, track, and provide responses for background checks for licensed, licensed-exempt, and child placing agencies.
- Maintains, with relative independence, a significant phase or segment of a clerical process or office activity and makes frequent decisions in accordance with agency policies, rules, or procedures.
- Types and edits a variety of material, which may contain technical or specialized terminology. Supervises and trains staff performing clerical and other support tasks; plans work assignments; organizes and coordinates workflow; establishes priorities and deadlines; and reviews work for accuracy, timeliness, and conformance with procedures and processes.
- Maintains fiscal records requiring limited knowledge of governmental accounting methods in accordance with established procedures; codes and records transactions to prescribed accounts.
All you need for success:
One or more years of experience as a Administrative Support Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
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Four or more years of office or related clerical experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications- Ability to type quickly and accurately
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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