Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

About the role

Schuylkill County Children and Youth provides services promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. The agency seeks a Clerk Typist 2 with strong organizational skills to support clerical tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: Transcribe and type casework materials such as reports, intakes, referrals, petitions, and correspondence
• Reception Support: Answer calls, greet visitors, and direct inquiries or complaints to staff
• Record Updates: Maintain agency records, file documents, and prepare photocopies
• Client Interviews: Gather financial information for court appointments and process related mailings
• Data Entry: Enter information into agency and statewide systems and track required screening tools
• Electronic Records: Scan and set up electronic copies of agency documents

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or Any combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay information is provided in the job posting.

Schedule

Full-time employment with work hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Additional Information

You must be able to perform essential job functions. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. You must submit satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information on their application and in response to the supplemental questions. Veterans seeking employment preference should visit www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html.