Administrative Assistant

the South Dakota State Government•Eagle Butte, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It's the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. And we believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services. As a Department of Social Services employee, you will have a chance to experience creativity, making a difference, professional development, and teamwork. We are currently looking to hire an individual who is excited to serve the public. This position provides clerical/secretarial support which includes tasks such as greeting the public both in person and on the telephone, composing and finalizing correspondence, establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations. If you believe in strengthening and supporting strong families and investing in South Dakota's future, you may have found the dream job you've been waiting for!

Requirements

Highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public who displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas
Dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities
Dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm
Works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals
Must apply online
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
Complete employment eligibility verification upon hire

Nice To Haves

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

Responsibilities

Greeting the public both in person and on the telephone
Composing and finalizing correspondence
Establishing and maintaining filing systems
Creating and maintaining databases
Gathering and providing information
Recording fiscal activities to support office operations
Communicate effectively and efficiently
Successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines
Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public
Understand concepts related to client confidentiality
Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts