The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding clerical career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others?  The Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Children and Youth Services is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Clerk Typist 2.  With us, your moderately complex clerical work will help organize information, keep resources available, and make a positive impact in the community.  

Delaware County offers a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement. Apply now and step into a career where your work truly matters!
 

Description of Work

This position performs a variety of clerical and office functions. Our team will rely on you to complete work within strict time frames that help us provide services to stabilize, support, and ensure the safety of children and their families. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Preparation: Type and proofread any and all case material including case records, forms, correspondence, and court summaries.
• Office Communication: Perform receptionist duties, make room reservations, take minutes at assigned meetings, and operate the switchboard.
• General Support: File, copy, scan, and update any and all case material; maintain and distribute supplies and forms.
• Client Assistance: Log drug test kits and dispense tokens, gift cards, and Septa passes as directed.
• Technology Use: Monitor and provide routine maintenance for the fax machine and other office equipment; effectively use computer systems and databases.
• Teamwork: Interact with co-workers, agency staff, clients, and professionals; provide clerical coverage in other office sites if needed.

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Other Requirements

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

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
• Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
• Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
• On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
• Select County Social Services Aide 3.
• A dialog box comes up with job duties.
• If interested, click APPLY
• You will need to create an account.
• Complete application and answer all questions that follow.
• You will have to apply to each job posting separately.
• You will receive an email with an examination score.