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Clerk 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Clerk 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth Of PennsylvaniaHonesdale, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

THE POSITION

Would you like to expand your administrative skills? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can positively enhance the lives of others in the community? Join the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging as a Clerk 2 and experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying a professional career. If you are ambitious and enjoy working in a team environment, we want to hear from you?

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this essential role, you will work independently managing complex projects and tasks with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include composing and proofreading letters and reports from drafts or source documents and utilizing various office equipment to complete tasks. You will provide administrative assistance to agency administrators, including mailing, filing, and note-taking for meetings. Effective communication will be key as you answer calls, take messages, and offer basic information and assistance to consumers. You will be expected to handle care management files, verify income, request medical records, and maintain databases. Our team will also rely on you to generate surveys, assist with billing procedures for agency providers, and manage conference room calendars. Our ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining efficiency in a busy office environment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
  • May have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays
  • May have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training
  • 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 1 and educational development to the level of the eighth grade; or
  • Completion of a high school business curriculum; or
  • Any equivalent experience and / or training which provided the required knowledges and abilities.

    • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.

    • Veterans :

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  • 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    • Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    • If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

    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.

    EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or :

    • your score may be lower than deserved.

  • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply / test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.
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