Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children and Youth Services

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in playing a key role in supporting children, families, and victims as they navigate the judicial process? If so, begin a rewarding journey as an Administrative Assistant 1 with Lycoming Children and Youth Services. This position blends administrative tasks with support for the Court Facility dog program that brings comfort to children and families. You will help keep operations running smoothly while contributing to important outreach efforts. Apply now to make a difference for those who rely on these vital services! As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will have the opportunity to provide administrative support for agency operations while also coordinating the Court Facility Dog Program to support children, families, and victims throughout the judicial process and community outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Proof of pairing with a facility dog and training through an Assistance Dogs International (ADI)-accredited organization to work in a pre-arranged facility and/or accompany clients in public settings. The training must be completed no later than (6) months from the date of your application.
• A minimum of one year of documented full-time experience acting as a facility service dog handler, including responsibility for the dog's handling, routine care, behavior management in public settings, and coordination within a secure or regulated facility environment. Documented experience includes paid employment, volunteering, or self-employment.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submission of criminal history reports (conditional offer of employment).
• Drug screening (conditional offer of employment).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supporting children, families, and victims navigating the judicial process.
• Experience with outreach efforts.
• Experience with a Court Facility Dog Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily administrative tasks, document preparation, and office operations
• Manage calls, greet visitors, and support staff with information and updates
• Maintain files, update databases, and ensure accurate tracking of agency documents
• Organize visit schedules, maintain records, and support court and community activities involving the facility dog
• Oversee the dog's well-being, grooming, appointments, and behavior monitoring
• Represent the dog program during outreach activities and maintain required handler training

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Health insurance (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)
• Paid holidays (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)
• Vision insurance (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)
• Dental insurance (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)
• Life insurance (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)
• Disability insurance (implied by Commonwealth as an equal employment opportunity employer)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level