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Posted: January 23, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Indiana County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Local Government

Reactivated

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

From $27,768

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a clerical support role at Indiana County Children & Youth Services in Pennsylvania, where you'll handle tasks like typing letters, filing documents, entering data into databases, answering phones, and greeting visitors to help protect children and support families.

It's ideal for someone with basic office skills who wants to contribute to a meaningful cause in child welfare without needing advanced education.

The position is full-time in-office with standard daytime hours.

Key Requirements

  • Six months experience as a Clerk Typist 1 with eighth-grade education level, or completion of a high school business curriculum including at least one typing course, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Ability to perform clerical tasks such as typing correspondence, scanning and filing documents, and data entry
  • Proficiency in inputting information into state and county databases
  • Skills in creating charts and spreadsheets
  • Experience answering phones and greeting clients
  • Ability to maintain confidential case records and ensure information accuracy
  • Full-time availability for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option

Full Job Description

Do you want your clerical work to support a meaningful mission? Join Indiana County Children & Youth Services in this Clerk typist 2 position.

We are committed to ensuring the protection of children, facilitating services within the community, and empowering families to provide for their children in a safe environment that helps them reach their full potential.

Apply now and dedicate your clerical skills to serving and assisting children and families with our team!


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Requirements

In this position, you will perform a variety of clerical support work to maintain confidential case records, keep communication organized, and ensure information is recent and accurate.

This includes typing correspondence, scanning and filing documents, and data entry, as well as answering phones and greeting clients.

Your work will involve inputting client information into state and county databases, developing charts and spreadsheets, and assisting our caseworkers and supervisors by performing other duties as assigned.

Apply now and make your clerical work make a difference with us!


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • 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 Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
  • Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
  • Any combination of equivalent 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).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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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