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Administrative Assistant 2

This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative and licensing functions. Responsibilities include: typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents; maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records; assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.

Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity · Required for the first day of work: knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Skill in researching. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs. Preferred: knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues. Meet minimum qualifications: high school diploma or its equivalent two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas. Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary: $23.05-23.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees