Clerk 1 - Division of Child Care Resources - Department of Human Services

Organizational Overview: The mission of the Division of Child Care Resources is to empower Bergen County families by enabling them to provide their children with high-quality childcare that fosters healthy childhood development. Additionally, they are committed to supporting the childcare community through comprehensive education and training programs. Job Description: This employment opportunity will be to serve as Clerk 1 for the Division of Child Care Resources. Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; does other related duties as required. Job Responsibilities: Answer a high-volume switchboard; Provides general, routine information; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff. Greet clients, receive documents, scan materials into electronic systems, and assist with basic inquiries. Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and assembles this information for further processing. Perform general office tasks: typing, word processing, filing, copying, scanning, faxing, and mailing. Enter and retrieve data in electronic systems. Sort, index, and file materials according to established filing systems. Opens, time stamps, sorts, numbers, and distributes mail; prepare outgoing mail and packages. Compile simple information, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and help prepare routine reports. Maintain records, logs, mailing lists, and office supplies. Operates various types of office equipment (copiers, printers, scanners, postage machines) and may perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner, paper or changing ribbons. Provide clerical support to Subsidy, Fiscal, or other program units as needed. Learn and apply office procedures specific to assigned areas (court, tax, personnel, etc., where applicable). Schedule: Per Diem (20 hours per week) Weekdays Education Requirements: High School Diploma Other Requirements: Bilingual English - Spanish is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. What we offer: Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs Salary: $21.00 / per hour Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee's primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bergen County