WYCA Health Center Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2)

Overview

Dream! Believe! Achieve! At the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy (WYCA), we empower participants to embrace responsibility, achievement, and positive behavior. Our mission is to provide a highly disciplined, safe, and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational level and employment potential and become responsible and productive Washingtonians.

If our mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for the position of WYCA Health Center Administrative Assistant, where you will work in a diverse, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track.

This position reports directly to the WYCA Health Center Supervisor (Registered Nurse 2) and provides confidential, complex administrative assistance and support for the Health Center.

This job posting will remain open until filled. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and will be ongoing. It is in the applicants' best interest to submit their materials as early as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.

This position is also eligible for on-site, 24 / 7 facility premium pay of 5%.

Proficiency in Spanish is desired but not required.

Why WYCA is a great place to work

• Work that matters — building character and enriching lives, one Cadet at a time
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days
• Tuition Discount! Washington State Employees are eligible for a 10% tuition discount with Western Governors University (WGU) for Bachelor's & Master's degree programs in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare and Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Who we are

The WYCA was established under the authority and guidelines of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. This is a voluntary program which includes a 22-week residential phase followed by a 24-month post-residential mentoring phase. The purpose of the program is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and become responsible and productive Washingtonians. The National Guard Challenge Program is one of the most successful alternative education programs designed for high school dropouts or youth that are not progressing in a traditional high school setting and has graduated over 215,000 Cadets to date.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department and the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy, visit www.mil.wa.gov / youth-academy.

Duties

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

High school graduation or GED;

AND

Three years of progressively responsible experience in office / clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.

Formal education and / or training in office or secretarial occupations, bookkeeping, or accounting will substitute year for year for the experience requirement.

Preferred / Desired Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge :

Skills / abilities / competencies :

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Normal Work Schedule

Tuesday–Friday : 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm; Saturday 6 : 00am – 2 : 30pm

Drug & Alcohol Testing and Use

WYCA Campus

Travel / Training / Policies

Hands-Off Leadership and Professionalism

Must follow NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership Guidance and related policies, maintaining professional conduct with Cadets and avoiding inappropriate interactions. This includes following directives on Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships.

Driver's License : Must possess a valid driver's license and be qualified to drive a state vehicle.

Union : This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Telework Eligibility : Not eligible for telework due to essential in-person interaction with Cadets and stakeholders.

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying should select the Apply button and submit the following :

If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, contact Patricia Acoba at patricia.acoba@mil.wa.gov or (360) 473-2622.

Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your email contacts to ensure status updates are received.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. For assistance or an alternative format for this job announcement, contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at patricia.acoba@mil.wa.gov; 360-473-2622, or 711.

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