SESG Office Assistant ; OA- South Bend Job Everett area,Washington USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: SESG Office Assistant 1 (OA1) - South Bend

Job Title:

Office Assistant 1 (OA1)

Location:

South Bend, WA

Closes: 8/13/26

Salary: $38,340 – $50,412 Annually

Overview

We're looking for an Office Assistant 1 (OA1) to join our clerical team and provide exceptional support to our office and staff in South Bend. If you are skilled in offering advanced assistance and have a natural ability to stay organized and flexible, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Check copy machines for paper and refiling, change toner
Clean and restock supplies in the copy area
Send faxes and distribute incoming faxes
Upload documents into Famlink
Send out dependency court hearing notices to caregivers and scan files
Prepare outgoing files and mail
Frequent travel to the post office to pick up mail
Distribute mail to staff mailboxes
Make packets for permanency, placement, foster parent, home visit, and background check applications
Recycle cardboard and empty the recycling bins
Occasional travel to the local car wash and gas station to assist with the maintenance of state vehicles
Answer multi-line phones and transfer calls
Greet and assist clients and visitors
Sign for deliveries
Take messages for staff and convey messages to and from staff to clients

SESG Program Requirements

Have a developmental disability or significant disability as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that seriously limits one or more functional capacities in terms of an employment outcome; AND require supported employment on-the-job training and long-term support to satisfactorily perform job duties; AND provide an ongoing source of long-term support to perform the duties of this position.

Required Qualifications

Six (6) months of clerical work experience OR equivalent education and experience
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Eligibility for the SESG Program as defined above
Minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license
Completion of formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of appointment
Academic degrees obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA, or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization. Foreign equivalency certification must be attached to application.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and learn new programs
Demonstrated ability to operate office equipment to complete daily tasks
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with clients, community partners, and the general public
Demonstrated ability to remain calm when interacting with hostile clients

Equal Opportunity Statement

Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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