Oregon Department of Human Services · 10 hours ago
Youth Transitions Administrative Specialist (Administrative Specialist 1)
Salem, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$3,705/mo - $5,066/mo
1+ years expThe Oregon Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that aims to create a diverse and inclusive community. They are seeking a highly motivated individual for the Youth Transitions Administrative Specialist position, responsible for providing administrative support to the Youth Transitions Program and ensuring eligibility for funding and services for youth.
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
Your resume (optional) and cover letter (required) may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application
Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials
Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process and will be used to determine your starting salary range if you are selected as a final candidate
Please include detailed work history that includes the month/year start date and month/year end date for each role/job
If applicable for college degrees, please clearly indicate if a degree has been completed when providing educational history (graduation dates are not required)
If you are selected as the final candidate and qualified for the position based on a college degree, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process
Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for routine travel
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
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States
ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States
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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