Clerk Typist ; Local Government - Wayne County Children & Youth

Position: Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth
Location: Honesdale

THE POSITION

Ready to take your administrative skills to the next level? Looking for a rewarding career where your work makes a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join the Wayne County Children and Youth Services Department and discover the fulfillment of public service while building a meaningful professional career. Located in scenic Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Wayne County, you'll enjoy a welcoming community and the opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most.

Excellent benefit package!!!

Apply today and start making a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports daily operations that keep case files accurate, organized, and fully compliant with program rules and funding requirements.

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

* File Management:
Review forms and case documents for completeness and accuracy

* Record Requests:
Contact schools and medical offices to gather needed records for case files

* Timeline Oversight:
Monitor due dates and required documentation to help keep case timelines on track

* System Entries:
Enter Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), service authorizations, and placement information into the case management system

* Transcription Work:
Transcribe voicemail messages, interviews, and meetings for staff use

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

* May have irregular hours, including evenings & weekends.

* Some travel in & out county for meetings.

* 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Guidelines.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* You must pass a background investigation.

* A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

* All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103)…