Staff Assistant - Denver Human Services

## Staff Assistant - Denver Human Services Apply locations:
Greater Denver Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 25, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0081568# About Our Job
** Staff Assistant
** With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.##

What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.30 and $31.63. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date## Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. This position reports to our offices at 1200 N. Federal Boulevard in Denver three days a week and telecommutes remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.##

Who We Are & What You’ll DoAt Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.
** About FAAD
*** The Family and Adult Division (FAAD) is seeking a talented and passionate Staff Assistant I. This position will report directly to the Division Director and serve as the hub for 130+ employees.
* * This position will often find themselves in a fast-paced work environment, with a lot of moving parts.
* * The successful candidate will have an inherent curiosity, the capacity to learn, and a creative flare.
* * We are also looking for someone that is naturally proactive and does not wait to be told what to do.
* * An individual who will anticipate needs before they arise, with very strong organizational skills.
* * It is critical for this position to be a highly effective communicator, and able to address business requirements throughout all levels of the organization.
** In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team and must be able to interact with staff at all levels of our agency. The selected candidate will be driven, engaged, able to communicate both verbally and in writing at the highest levels, understand discretion and the sensitive nature of the work we do, and have a demonstrated passion for the clients we serve each day.
** This position provides a unique and exciting challenge for the right candidate. The successful candidate must display high standards of ethical conduct and possess a high degree of professionalism to provide administrative support for the FAAD Division Director and management team to ensure smooth continuity of business.
** This role provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship with the Division Director in a fast-paced office. Responding with compassion and sincere commitment toward problem solving is a must. This position provides a unique and exciting challenge for the right candidate.
* Specifically, in this role you will:
* Implement and coordinate specific administrative functions by exercising delegated decision making authority over essential elements of the function.
* Evaluate operational objectives or procedures and recommend/create modifications and/or other solutions by analyzing operational issues and/or addressing management concerns.
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