Senior Secretary

We're looking for a Secretary Senior to join our clerical team and provide administrative support to Social Service Specialists, supervisors, and community partners. Our ideal candidates will plan independently and initiate action to ensure work and office goals are met. If you like developing new work methods and solving problems, we encourage you to apply. Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity:In this role, you will play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient and healthy office flow. Your responsibilities will include performing various complex clerical projects, managing office priorities, and covering other positions in the unit. Also, this role is responsible for legal case management of court documents, orders, and managing deliveries. Confidentiality is always expected in this position. Some of what you'll do:Answer multi-line phone system in a fast-paced environment.Greet clients, providers, and staff. Act as liaison between clients and Social Service Specialists.Screen calls and visitors. Timely distribution of communication and documents.Perform complex word processing tasks.Coordinate and assist Social Service Specialists and staff of the Region office.Maintain vehicle schedules and mileage logs.

What we're looking for (Required Qualifications):High School Diploma/GED, or higher. ANDTwo years of progressively responsible office experience requiring keyboarding and typing and general computer skills. Preferred/Desired Qualifications:Previously demonstrated ability to handle multi-line phones.Ability to use Microsoft WORD and Excel.Previous FamLink knowledge.Ability to type 5O+ WPM.Previously demonstrated skills in operating office equipment, Le. Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Multi-Line Switchboard etc.

Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Incumbent must hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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