Clerk IV

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The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. The DDS North Central Area Office seeks motivated and organized candidate for the role of Clerk IV.

The Clerk IV will maintain the reception area of the office including incoming phone calls, mail, and other clerical tasks as directed by the Area Director in conjunction with the Administrative Assistant I. The Clerk IV is responsible for clerical support of HCSIS Stage I and Stage II investigations, including data entry/correspondence. The Clerk IV is responsible for making changes in HCSIS and HUB Systems, including ISPs, POCs and LOCs.

In addition, they will also run regular reports, as requested by the Area Director, Assistant Area Director, and SC Supervisors which include ISPs, POCs, Waiver, Caseload Lists, etc. Additional Responsibilities include maintaining tracking system for Safety Plans and Monthly Site Visits.

The applicant should have organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. They should have knowledge of clerical office practices including office correspondence, types and usages of office equipment.

Please Note:

This position is located in the North Central Area Office in Fitchburg MA.

Schedule:

9:00am - 5:00pm

Days off:
Sunday/Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the area office.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./cori

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1
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Qualifications

• First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part‑time, experience in office work, or (B) and equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:
• I. A diploma as evidence of graduation from the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. *
• II. A diploma as evidence of graduation from a course other than the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school or possession of a Massachusetts high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for a maximum of eight months of the required experience. *
• III. A diploma for completion of a one year, full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, program in a recognized, non‑degree granting…