Oregon Department of Human Services · 11 hours ago
Youth Transitions Administrative Specialist (Administrative Specialist 1)
Salem, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$3,798/mo - $5,193/mo
1+ years expThe Oregon Department of Human Services is dedicated to advancing equity and diversity within their workforce. They are seeking a highly motivated individual for the Youth Transitions Administrative Specialist position, which involves providing administrative support to the Youth Transitions Program and ensuring the proper processing of documentation and payments for services.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide daily administrative support to the Youth Transitions Program
Verify youth eligibility for funding and services
Validate Independent Living Program (ILP) service documentation
Complete data entry for Independent Living Programs (ILP) and grantees
Complete invoice validation
Process payments
Track documents and funding
Communicate with ILP community contracted providers regarding billing and documentation
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR
An associate degree in general office occupations and one (1) year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel at an intermediate or advanced level
Experience providing customer service and building positive relationships with customers, staff and/or contractors
Experience issuing payments and/or processing invoices
Experience and knowledge of adolescent development, the impact of foster care, and the barriers transition age youth face
A cover letter is required (limit: 2 pages or less). Clearly describe how you meet all the essential attributes listed above in your cover letter
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check
Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for routine travel
Preferred
Your resume (optional) and cover letter (required) may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
Oregon Department of Human Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) provides direct services to more than 1.5 million Oregonians each year.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Schoenwald
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Ashlee Parpart
Lead Recruitment Business Partner
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