Clerical Assistant 2 - Danville State Hospital

About the role

The Clerical Assistant 2 role with the Department of Human Services supports many meaningful programs across the agency, allowing you to grow your skills while helping teams that directly support individuals and communities. You will join a workplace that values teamwork, accuracy, and positive communication. This position provides clerical support for the Chief Social Rehabilitative Executive's (CSRE) and several Social and Rehabilitative Services (SRS) departments, helping maintain accurate records and communication across the agency.

Responsibilities

• Gather CSP assessments, attend meetings, document outcomes, file materials, and maintain related records
• Update Treatment Team Schedules and provide them to counties and staff
• Provide clerical assistance to CSRE and SRS departments and prepare reports when requested
• Receive calls, relay messages, and update staff availability information each morning
• Take notes during leadership meetings and transcribe minutes and correspondence
• Type forms, maintain supplies, update booklets, and support electronic health record tasks

Requirements

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Must meet PA residency requirements
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination
• Conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Free parking

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

• Full‑time employment, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday with a 30‑minute lunch
• No overtime or travel; schedule may change based on operational needs
• Telework is not available for this position