Administrative Support Clerk

About the role

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and finalize letters, memorandums, reports, or other documents for approval and/or signature.
• Maintain filing systems and prepare records for storage and/or archiving.
• Prepare purchase and supply requisitions, personnel and/or payroll records, time and leave records, expense accounts, or other program or agency documents.
• Arrange travel and accommodations.
• Serve as receptionist or information clerk; determine purpose of contact; provide general information and assist in preparation of forms if needed; direct individuals to proper destination; receive and distribute messages; and schedule and/or arrange appointments as necessary.
• Enter and update information in automated systems, spreadsheets, and databases; utilize various software packages in the performance of duties.
• Maintain required ledgers as needed, following all procedures regarding proper receipts, obtaining signatures, maintaining subsidiary ledgers, and keeping expenditure documentation separate, etc.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to interact on the telephone or in person with the public.
• Six or more months of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Less than one year of related experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• (15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience).
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to interact on the telephone or in person with the public.
• Six or more months of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Less than one year of related experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• (15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience).
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Skills

• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to interact on the telephone or in person with the public.
• Six or more months of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Less than one year of related experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• (15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience).
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits

We offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.

Pay

The current rate for this position is $1,472.91 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Schedule

This is a first-level administrative support position in support of a work unit in a treatment program for youth in the care of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position works within set guidelines and under direct supervisor performing a variety of clerical tasks.

Benefits

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.

Contact Information

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.