Sr. Administrative Assistant - Behavioral Health Services

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

4d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant to join the Behavioral Health Services team. This role is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks to support the department's operations and ensure efficiency. The county emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace that values its employees as the key to its success.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to work with individuals who are justice involved and/or with a Mental Health condition(s).
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Experience with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, database management, personal computer and mainframe computer.
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, public, and public officials.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mental Health First Aid Training completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchasing requisitions, compiling documentation, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining department inventory.
• Maintaining an expenditure tracking Excel spreadsheet.
• Communicating with and responding to inquiries from clients, families, courts, other departments, and the community via email, phone, and directing calls.
• Maintaining BHS information materials.
• Monitoring and maintaining department administrative forms.
• Client sign-in and reporting, and reviewing forensic files.
• Assisting with preparation for staff meetings.
• Contributing to administrative and operational efficiency in workflow and processes.
• Assisting with preparation of community outreach and training activities.
• Responding to orders generated by magistrate courts, compiling assessments, and filing assessments within the required timeline (as a backup).
• Using Odyssey and other appropriate systems to research court cases, medical, educational, and other requested information (as a backup).
• Managing and auditing departmental files.
• Organizing and tracking department calendars in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Coordinating public meetings, hybrid/virtual sessions, and community events.
• Processing and tracking requisitions.
• Assisting with digital filing systems, correspondence, and departmental workflow.
• Processing and tracking facility, IT, and/or other work orders as assigned.
• Assisting with scheduling and tracking meeting room requests.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the effective and efficient functioning of Behavioral Health Services operations.
• Participating in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed.

Benefits

• Members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Wide range of great benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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