Clerical Assistant 2, Bjjs, Philadelphia

The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), Southeast Regional office is seeking a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 that will provide quality clerical support services in an organization that takes pride in helping youth.
This is a highly responsible position, which functions as a Clerical Assistant 2 and is supervised by the Court Liaison Program Specialist Supervisor. The individual in this position provides direct support to his/her supervisor and to the Juvenile Court Services Unit.
If you are interested in learning more about BJJS, follow this link. If you are interested in joining our team as a Clerical Assistant 2, apply today!

This is a highly responsible position that provides direct support to their supervisor and to the Juvenile Court Services Unit. This position is responsible for organizing the day-to-day operations of the office, implementing various office related policies and procedures, preparing reports and correspondence, developing recommendations, drafting letters and memorandums, filing and maintaining a functional filing system and performing a variety of administrative functions.
This position involves discretion and diplomacy in dealing with the public and various offices of Federal, State and local government. The position requires confidentiality, as it deals with, but not limited to, sensitive material relating to facilities, youth and families.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time up 2 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed Internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia.
• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Graduation from high school; or
• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may be disqualified.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.