Clerk Typist 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County C&Y
About The Position
Bedford County Children & Youth Services is hiring an entry-level clerical employee to support its work protecting children and promoting their physical and emotional well-being. The role performs routine typing, general clerical tasks, receptionist duties, and related work. Work follows established routines and detailed instructions, with opportunities to learn and prepare for new assignments. The position prepares and processes documents and mail, maintains files, assists callers and visitors, and provides basic fiscal assistance. It is full-time, with one of two schedules: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.
Requirements
- Possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to candidates who live within Bedford County; candidates residing in other counties may be considered if no eligible Bedford County residents apply.
- Veterans may be eligible for employment preference under Pennsylvania law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare forms, letters, legal documents, schedules, invoices, reports, and other materials from rough drafts or recorded dictation.
- Sort, log, and process documents; file them alphabetically, numerically, or according to other predetermined classifications.
- Open, sort, and route daily mail and affix proper postage.
- Answer telephone calls and provide information, directions, and assistance to visitors at the front counter.
- Process payments, issue receipts, and make deposits for licenses, fines, and other bills.
- Work as part of a team to achieve an acceptable result.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
