Job Location: This position will be located at 7545 Lindbergh BLVD, STE 110 St. Louis, MO; with consideration given to surrounding areas based on chosen applicant's location.
Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? In this position as part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, your work will contribute to the mission of promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Missourians. The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Administrative Support Assistant position. This is a highly responsible position in which the individual will be responsible for providing overall clerical support to HCBS. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and possess the ability to work closely and collaboratively with HCBS staff, health care providers, and others involved in program implementation. They must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, multitask, and demonstrate initiative.
- Provide clerical support to HCBS programs and staff.
- Arrange travel, meetings/conference calls, take minutes as needed, disseminate information in a timely manner, handle incoming/outgoing calls and mail, and other general clerical duties such as filing, operating general office equipment, etc.
- Prepare expense reports and purchase requests.
- Ensure clerical support processes operate effectively and efficiently.
- Complete various types of requests (e.g., Sunshine Requests, Record Requests, etc.).
- Provide backup support to clerical staff in the Section for Special Health Care Needs.
- Coordinate, review, and track multiple projects and documents.
Minimum Qualifications - One to three years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
- Exceptional customer service.
- A positive attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to travel overnight and work overtime on occasion.
Preferred Qualifications - Comprehensive knowledge of state government office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment is preferred.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
