Administrative Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Summary/Company : Sparks Group has partnered with a local county government that is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract. Please apply today!

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Responsibilities :

• Provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the assigned DFS Unit or program to ensure seamless daily operations.

• Assists social workers in implementing established service plans and provides childcare during family meetings and consultations.

• Maintains strict adherence to all County, Department, and Division policies, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Responds promptly to requests from specialists to assist with the delivery of services to clients and families.

• Prepares, drafts, and organizes written statements, case files, and official court documents with a high degree of accuracy.

• Partners with specialists to develop client case records, court preparation materials, and educational or informational resources.

• Conducts extensive, rapid client background research under tight time constraints to support timely case management decisions.

• Performs detailed family-finding searches to identify and locate relatives of children entering the foster care system.

• Manages ongoing written correspondence and outreach to relatives throughout the duration of the case lifecycle.

• Completes and submits complex applications for state and federal benefits and support services on behalf of clients.

• Uploads case documentation into state data systems and meticulously reviews files to ensure readiness for state and federal audits.

• Collaborates with local community partners and stakeholders to identify and secure vital resources for foster children, biological families, and foster parents.

• Additional tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications/Background Profile :

• 2+ years of experience of Administrative Assistance
• Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Background check requirements include criminal background check and credit check

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. xhqgsiq All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.