BHS Clerk I

Location: Mexia, TX

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, logs, document requests, and other related forms. (10%)
• Attends departmental meetings/committees to serve as a scribe. (20%)
• Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures, assists the Director of Behavioral Health Services with various clerical duties. (20%)
• Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records. (5%)
• Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data. (10%)
• Files and maintains supplies, forms, records, and reports. (10%)
• Performs data entry and retrieval. (5%)
• Provides compliance reports. (10%)
• Assists with department’s new hire paperwork. (5%)
• May make purchases with ProCard. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Six (6) months experience in clerical or administrative duties.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Skills

• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of the facility Operating Procedures Manual (OPM).
• Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and written form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,306.75 - $3,139.75 per month

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• Shift: Day.
• Travel: Up to 5%.
• Not eligible for telework.