Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Become a Clerk Typist 2 for the Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health.. Join our team and provide key, clerical support for our mission to help individuals who experience mental health challenges with resources and services focused on recovery, resiliency, and self-determination.. Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or. 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.

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THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding clerical opportunity with an office dedicated to improving the lives of others? Become a Clerk Typist 2 for the Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. Apply here and see how you will thrive in a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will perform clerical services with other clerks to support our professional staff in providing quality mental health, alcohol, and drug related services for eligible children and adults. Responsibilities include: <ul><li> Reception, answering the telephone by screening and directing calls or relaying messages </li><li> Ordering office supplies </li><li> Typing, filing, and maintaining database mailing lists </li><li> Preparing and processing mail </li><li> Operating and maintaining office equipment </li><li> Scheduling meetings </li></ul>Join our team and provide key, clerical support for our mission to help individuals who experience mental health challenges with resources and services focused on recovery, resiliency, and self-determination. Work Schedule and Additional Information: <ul><li> Full-time employment </li><li> Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. </li><li> Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li> You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul>Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: <ul><li> Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or </li><li> Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or </li><li> Any combination of equivalent experience and training. </li></ul>Other Requirements: <ul><li> You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. </li><li> You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul>Legal Requirements: <ul><li> You must pass a background investigation. </li><li> This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. </li><li> 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. </li></ul>How to Apply: <ul><li> 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). </li><li> 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. </li><li> Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li> Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li></ul>Veterans: <ul><li> Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.</li><li>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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . </li></ul>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): <ul><li> 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul>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 <ul><li> 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). </li><li> Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. </li><li> Your score is valid for this specific posting only. </li><li> You must provide complete and accurate information or:</li><ul><li> your score may be lower than deserved. </li><li> you may be disqualified. </li><li> You may only apply/test once for this posting. </li><li> Your results will be provided via email.</li></ul></ul>

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