Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Crawford County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Clerk Typist 2 position with the Crawford County Children & Youth Services, Ongoing Department, involves performing moderately complex, confidential clerical work. The role supports a team that provides families and children with the necessary tools to maintain a happy, healthy home. The position requires strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage records, and maintain accuracy, contributing to smooth workflows and effective communication within the department.

Requirements

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or Any combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Sensitive awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity and age-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Documents: Type, edit, revise, and proofread a variety of documents and materials based on written or verbal instructions, or from drafts by caseworkers, supervisors, or other staff.
• Process Information: Perform daily data entry; utilize internal and state identified database systems; file and retrieve paperwork; prioritize work requests.
• Coordinate Meetings: Take meeting minutes and transcribe notes into finished documents; participate in meetings; coordinate meeting scheduling, invites, food, setup, and cleanup.
• Support Community: Serve as a mandated reporter at all times; demonstrate a sensitive awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity and age-related matters; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Provide Coverage: Perform clerical duties to support other units such as answer phone calls and take messages; greet visitors; send, pick up, or sort and distribute mail.
• Meet Requirements: Complete work within all state regulations and agency policies and procedures, including required timeframes.

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