Administrative Assistant

Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services
HOUSTON
Full-time

Job Description : OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

The position provides administrative support to unit supervisor and staff. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff and the general public.

A Child Protective Services Administrative Assistant- .

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected children, elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12, workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas.

DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments, but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year.

Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases.

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS :

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Essential Job Functions :

  • Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems.
  • Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers.
  • Prepares and maintains statistical reports, leave and personnel records, case control systems, case records and related files for the unit.

Functions as the unit timekeeper and will process purchase orders as directed.

  • Types correspondence, forms narratives, travel vouchers, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of the unit and files related documents.
  • Provides program and agency information and / or makes referrals to other community resources.
  • Greets visitors, responds to general questions, and directs callers to proper location.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
  • Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
  • Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Knowledge Skills Abilities :
  • Knowledge of computers.
  • Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment.
  • Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
  • 30+ days ago
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