Administrative Support Assistant

Job Location: 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

I ndividual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Children’s Division is looking for candidates to fill the position of Administrative Support Assistant. The candidate selected will provide support to local office staff as well as upper management along with the potential of supervising other clerical staff.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services - Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• Typing and utilizing word processing software, editing, and transcribing documents.

• Maintain, with relative independence, clerical processes and office activities as assigned and make decision in accordance with agency policies, rules, and/or practices.

• Scheduling and tracking recruitment activities.

• Maintenance of fiscal records and providing support in completion of fiscally required payments and tracking including and not limited to: travel, educational programs, budgetary purchases, and recruitment activities as directed by supervisor.

• Enter, update, and/or retrieve in automated systems; develop spreadsheets and databases; utilize various software packages in the performance of duties.

• Assisting with administrative hiring activities and onboarding activities.

• Other office support duties as assigned

• Ability to travel is required.

One or more years of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

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 .

CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

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