Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y
About The Position
The Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 to provide administrative support to agency leadership and help ensure smooth office operations. The role calls for sound judgment, strong organizational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage tasks independently. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Hybrid telework may be available after the employee achieves regular status, which occurs after six months of employment. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Drexel Hill. Telework availability may change. Applicants must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement, be able to perform essential job functions, and pass a background investigation. Because the position is covered by the Child Protective Services Law, a conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances. Applicants must provide eligibility-supporting information in the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts. A four-year college or university degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, is required. Applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree may be considered as meeting the educational requirement.
Requirements
- Training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants may meet the education requirement if they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and, following a conditional offer, submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information in the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial assistance to agency leadership.
- Assist with office management.
- Serve as back-up supervisor for the clerical unit and guide daily workflow.
- Review assignments and procedures and determine appropriate steps using independent judgment.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain administrative materials accurately and confidentially.
- Apply agency policies and procedures when completing work tasks.
- Support administrative functions to help ensure efficient agency operations.
Benefits
- Excellent benefit package
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
