Reference #: 4589020 THE POSITION Are you self-motivated and detail-oriented? If you are eager to start the next chapter in your career where you have the ability to work with a dynamic team of professionals, Luzerne County Children & Youth Services has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated Clerk Typist 3 to lead Clerk Typists and train them on entering referrals. If you are interested in making a positive impact with children and families in day-to-day life events, this is the perfect job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Clerk Typist 3, you have the ability to showcase your leadership skills as you oversee and guide Clerk Typists in the daily operations of the office including entry of referrals. Administrative dues include typing letters or forms, reviewing materials for accuracy, managing office inventory, participating in meetings, and handling confidential information for supervisors and managers. You will be responsible for conducting trainings for staff, ensuring files are up to date, and serving as the lead worker for Interstate Compact referrals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments regarding case lists and daily issues that may arise.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months as a Clerk Typist 2, and educational development to the level of completion of high school; or One year of progressively complex clerical typing experience and completion of high school; or Six months of moderately complex clerical typing work and completion of a post high school business curriculum; or Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledges, skills, and abilities. Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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. Veterans: 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Prefere ce tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.