Administrative Assistant

the South Dakota State Government•Chamberlain, SD

8d•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

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
Must apply online
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A 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
A compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas
A dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities
A person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm
An individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals