Administrative Assistant

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. The Department of Social Services (DSS) focuses on strengthening and supporting the citizens of South Dakota through its services, driven by a vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. They believe in the right to safety and security, respecting individual and cultural differences, and fostering collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships, and trust for essential family services. As a DSS employee, you will experience creativity, the opportunity to make a difference, professional development through valuable trainings, and teamwork in a friendly work environment.

Requirements

• Highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public
• 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 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
• 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
• Resume included
• Eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
• Complete employment eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire

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

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed