Office Assistant; Office​/On-site

Office Assistant

Office/On-site

Recruitment #CL-001

Location:

Hartford, CT

Date Opened: 1/12/2026 10:00 AM

Salary: $48,365 - $63,456/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 1/21/2026 11:59 PM

Do you have two (2) years of general clerical work experience? If so, we encourage you to consider the Office Assistant position below!

The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) – Division of Health Servicers – is accepting applications for one (1) Office Assistant position located in Hartford, CT.

The Office Assistant performs a full range of general clerical and administrative support duties to ensure efficient office operations. This position requires proficiency in typing, filing, correspondence, report preparation, record processing, and customer service. The Office Assistant exercises judgment in applying established procedures, agency policies, and regulations while providing support to staff, departments, and the public. For a more comprehensive list of duties please follow this link.

• Full-time | Hybrid
• 1st Shift | 40 Hours per week
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.

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• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request…