Clerk Typist - Local Government

THE POSITION

Do you want your clerical work to support a team with a meaningful mission? Apply for this Clerk Typist 2 position with CMSU Behavioral Health and Developmental Services! This is your chance to help our social service staff with the clerical and office work side of providing case management services to residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties for a wide range of mental health, intellectual disability, and drug & alcohol services.

CMSU offers a variety of benefits including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance. Apply now and share your clerical skills with our community-wide partnership as we strive to help people achieve independence and personal development to enhance their quality of life!

In this role, you will provide essential clerical and secretarial support to CMSU administration and case managers. Professionalism, discretion, and strong communication skills are key as this position includes frequent interaction with clients, staff, and the public.

Duties and responsibilities are performed both independently and collaboratively with other clerical staff to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information and maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient work environment in our administrative office. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Typing correspondence, forms, and documents from drafts, notes, or oral instructions.
• Compiling, posting, verifying, and maintaining data and records in physical and digital files.
• Receiving, sorting, opening, distributing, and routing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, faxes, and documentation.
• Sharing responsibility for front desk receptionist and telephone coverage.
• Providing information regarding services, procedures, and general office operations.
• Assisting with unpacking, stocking, inventorying, and ordering office supplies.
• Operating and troubleshooting general office equipment used to complete your work.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade;
  or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course;
  or
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement
  . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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