Administrative Assistant 2

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at * .* The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative and licensing functions. Responsibilities include: 1) Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents; 2) Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records; 3) Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity · Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. · Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. · Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. · Preferred: Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues. · Meet minimum qualifications: o High school diploma or its equivalent o Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas. How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume – must include: previous Supervisors and contact information * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. Title: Administrative Assistant 2 Location: Great Falls Requisition ID: 26142221