Clerk Typist ; Local Government - Crawford County MH

THE POSITION

Crawford County is looking for a dedicated Clerk Typist 2 to join our Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities teams. In this role, you will handle important documents and information with care and accuracy. Your strong organizational skills will help keep daily work running smoothly and support the services we provide to the community. If you are dependable, detail‑oriented, and ready to help keep the office organized, we encourage you to apply!

This position supports the daily operations of the Mental Health Base Service Unit and Intellectually Disabilities departments by completing clerical tasks that ensure accurate records and timely communication. You will have the opportunity to work with staff, providers, and consumers to keep information organized and services moving efficiently. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Processing:
  Prepare, type, edit, and proofread documents, reports, and correspondence to support daily operations
• Record Maintenance:
  Maintain logs, filing systems, and consumer data to keep information organized and up-to-date
• Information Entry:
  Enter consumer information, eligibility details, and mental health data into required systems
• Office Support:
  Sort mail, answer phones, assist visitors, and provide coverage for clerical tasks as needed
• Meeting Assistance:
  Coordinate meeting logistics and prepare materials as requested by supervisors and staff
• Confidential Handling:
  Follow policies and procedures to manage confidential information and ensure proper release of records

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. Overtime required as needed.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.