Clerical Assistant 2 - Cambria County Assistance Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Human Services is looking for a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys structured work and supporting staff who help the community. At the Cambria County Assistance Office, you will help manage applications, records and client communication that keep essential programs running well. This role provides steady responsibilities that let you build strong clerical skills. Bring your dedication and attention to detail to a team that values dependable support.

Requirements

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Graduation from high school; o r An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Cambria County.

Responsibilities

• Handle mail in, walk in and electronic applications, including Compass imports and file clearances
• Purge and combine reserve records, manage death files and organize closed file documents
• Greet clients, direct them to workers, manage the main phone console and process daily drop off mail
• Upload postage, process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes and look up returned mail in CIS
• Create EBT cards, complete logs and obtain required signatures for lost or stolen cards
• Complete MIPAA requests, process checks and perform general Clerical Assistant 2 duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED