Administrative Assistant

Job

Agency:
Department of Social Services / Division of Finance

Location:

Pierre, SD

Salary: $16.73 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: D

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visithttps://dss.sd.gov.

The Division of Finance, Office of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and Non-Emergency Medical Travel (NEMT), is seeking a dependable and organized individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. We are looking for someone who is a proactive self-starter, customer-service driven, attentive to deadlines, and highly detail-oriented. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong accuracy in their work, along with the ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently while meeting established deadlines.

Our Team:
Dependable. Committed. Compassionate. As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services. We are looking for an articulate professional who is organized, energetic, motivated and dependable. This individual must be driving by our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future.

Duties include:

* Answer incoming phone calls and provide basic program information.

* Respond to basic program questions via email.

* Open, sort, and route daily mail.

* Enter claims into the NEMT Portal.

* Order and maintain office supplies.

* Process vouchers and support financial documentation needs.

* Maintain claim backlog and follow established shredding procedures.

* Assist with general office operations.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

* A strong desire to provide excellent customer service.

* The ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.

* A commitment to accuracy and completing tasks promptly.

* A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

* Professionalism, reliability, and strong problem-solving skills.

* Knowledge of basic office procedures and administrative practices.

* Skilled data entry and word-processing abilities.

* Experience with applicable computer software, databases, and operating systems.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

* Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

* High attention to detail and accuracy.

* The ability to work quickly and efficiently while meeting deadlines.

* The capacity to learn new processes and systems in a fast-paced environment.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone:  Email: careers.us

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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