Office Assistant Office​/On-site CL

Are you a clerical professional with two (2) years of general clerical experience? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) –is accepting applications for one (1) part-time Office Assistant position in Middletown, CT.

Join the dedicated team at the Connecticut Department of Children and Families as an Office Assistant and play an important role in supporting Child Protection Social Workers and the families they serve. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a fast-paced office environment by providing essential clerical, administrative, and receptionist support while serving as a welcoming and professional point of contact for the public.

The Office Assistant performs a wide range of general clerical and administrative functions, including typing and data entry, maintaining filing and indexing systems, preparing correspondence and reports, processing documents and financial records, managing calendars and office procedures, and responding to inquiries from staff, partner agencies, and the public. This role also requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of electronic systems and office equipment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the mission of protecting and strengthening children and families throughout Connecticut.

• Part-time | 34 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm;
  Friday | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
• Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
• No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
• Our services work best when integrated with community care.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the…