Clerk I - Admissions and Placements

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Clerk I - Admissions and Placements This position will work as the Admissions and Placements Clerk (A&P Clerk) under the supervision of the Admissions and Placements Coordinator. Will work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. The A&P Clerk performs general to routine secretarial work including, but not limited to: maintaining organized records and files, providing support to the transition specialists and admission placement coordinators as needed including, but not limited to, making travel arrangements, copies etc., picking up and distributing mail, maintaining adequate supply of forms, typing general routine assignments, applying knowledge of business terminology, clerical procedures, office practices and procedures, applying knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic, applying basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, demonstrating ability to understand and follow general instructions, demonstrating ability to make basic mathematical computations and tabulations, maintaining good relationship with all departments, and following facility attendance policy.

Requirements

Knowledge of business terminology, clerical procedures, office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic.
Skill in Microsoft Word.
Ability to understand and follow general instructions.
Ability to make basic mathematical computations and tabulations.
Ability to maintain good relationships with all departments.
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
Experience in clerical work.
Experience in use of computer software skills, including Microsoft Office.
Stable work history with no gaps in employment.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains organized records and files
Picks up and distributes mail
Maintains the population movement report
Updates the vacancy report
Receives and tracks packet information
Distributes admission packets to facility disciplines
Schedules and/or coordinates admission meetings
Assists with Family/LAR mailings
Assists with record requests, including scanning and producing records for the Settlement Agreement
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains an adequate supply of forms
Types general routine assignments
Completes work within due date, with no failure to do so in an evaluation period.
Demonstrates knowledge of business terminology, clerical procedures, office practices and procedures, of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Demonstrates ability to understand and follow general instructions.
Demonstrates ability to make basic mathematical computations and tabulations.
Maintains good relationships with all departments.
Follows facility attendance policy.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume