Summary

This job is for a clerical assistant at a youth development center in Pennsylvania, where you'll handle everyday office tasks like typing documents, managing files, greeting visitors, and carefully editing reports for accuracy before sending them to courts.

It's ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys supporting a team focused on helping young people and can think critically to spot errors or inconsistencies.

The role offers a steady full-time schedule with benefits and some telework options after training.

Key Requirements

Six months of experience as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent clerical role
Strong typing and proofreading skills for reports, letters, forms, and evaluations
Ability to apply independent judgment and critical thinking to edit and interpret data from multiple sources
Attention to detail to ensure materials are grammatically correct, accurate, and free of inconsistencies
Experience with filing, account management, and receptionist duties
Proficiency in producing professional communications for administrative and court systems
Availability for full-time work (37.5 hours/week) with potential travel and overtime

Full Job Description

The Department of Human Services, Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC) is seeking a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 that will provide quality clerical support services in an organization that takes pride in helping youth. This position is responsible for performing clerical work including typing, account management, filing, receptionist duties, and the application of independent judgment in performing these tasks.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will be responsible for performing a wide range of clerical duties which includes; preparing reports, letters, forms, evaluations, and all other materials deemed necessary by administrative and technical staff in order to ensure clear, professional and effective communication for the residential program. Proofreads typed materials to ensure the transfer of information is typographically and grammatically correct and complete.

The predominant expectation of this position includes critical editing of a myriad of reports; these reports are then submitted to the respective Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Systems. The editing process involves interpretation of data presented in several different disciplines, responsible for producing an accurate execution of the data and must be able to deduce any conflicting information among the disciplines within the completed report. Must be able to apply critical thinking skills so that all information being distributed to the courts systems is presented professionally and accurately, without inconsistencies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
Hours may change based on operational needs.
Travel and overtime as needed.
Free parking available at this facility.
DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement.

Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time after completing the probation period. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option o report to the headquarters office in Loysville, Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Graduation from high school; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

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