Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

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!

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