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Job Description
Job Location: Base is in Montgomery City
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.
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!- Serves as an office manager directing a variety of support functions or services; plans, assigns, directs, assigned duties as directed.
- Performs independent functions requiring the application of technical expertise or specialized program knowledge, organizes and implements program activities, and confers with management regarding program status and issues.
- Provides complex administrative assistance for an agency official, represents the supervisor at staff or other meetings, recognizes manager's and staff priorities, and schedules meetings and coordinates logistical arrangements for program, agency, or inter-agency efforts.
- Updates units and offices with important changes and protocols.
- 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
- Advanced knowledge of computer data systems, office equipment, software, and forms as applicable
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 .
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