Clerical Assistant 2 (LIHEAP) - Northampton County Assistance Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northampton County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Northampton County Assistance Office offers a chance to support a program that helps families meet essential heating needs. This role allows you to grow your clerical abilities while making a difference in your community. You will join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. Become a Clerical Assistant 2 and help Northampton County Assistance Office strengthen its impact. This is a full-time, seasonal position that typically runs for 6-8 months during the fall and winter seasons to assist clients in the process of applying for heating assistance. This position supports the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by handling a wide range of clerical tasks that keep daily operations functioning well.

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; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Scan documents, modify electronic image sets, and keep scanning equipment clean
• Enter information into automated systems such as CIS and Mapper
• Access automated systems to obtain needed information
• File documents and purge case records according to the retention schedule
• Greet visitors, collect accurate information, and refer individuals appropriately
• Review and sort mail, logs, and printouts and send items to the correct recipients

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