Administrative Assistant

Position Description

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Department History Overview:

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now\-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services. Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County. Brief Description Overview:

Under the supervision of the Community Youth Development (CYD) Manager, this position performs highly responsible administrative and secretarial duties for the Community Youth Development Fiscal Agent Grant Funded Programs and TRIAD Prevention Program. Duties \& Responsibilities:

• Verifies and completes high volume of data entry for all client registrations forms and monthly summary sheets for CYD subcontractors.
• Verifies and processes monthly billing statements for all CYD subcontractors.
• Updates and maintains monthly master client tracking form for subcontractors.
• Responsible for maintaining CYD subcontractor budgets.
• Maintains client and subcontractor files.
• Provides technical assistance for billing and programmatic issues for CYD sites for subcontractors.
• Orders and maintains program brochures, office supplies and promotional items.
• Processes contract renewals, amendments and new contracts for all CYD subcontractors.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713\) 274\-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

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All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 35 wpm and 85% accuracy.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426\-0/hrt\-clerical\-skills\-test

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• Minimum two (2\) years’ full time paid work experience as an administrative assistant.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.

Licensure:

• Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills \& Abilities:

• Follows written and oral instructions.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Must be detailed oriented and self\-motivated.
• Must interact with all levels of staff.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Works with limited supervision and independently in a fast\-paced environment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Interacts and maintains professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

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Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426\-0/hrt\-clerical\-skills\-test

Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page

Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing

You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e\-mail within 48 hours

You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing

Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application

The test may be taken once every 30 days

Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full\-time \| Grant Funded
• Monday \- Friday \| 8:00 a.m. \- 5:00 p.m.

Salary:

• $41,600\.00\-$49,753\.60 (Annually)
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

Work Location:

• 6300 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77081

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular(full\-time) positions:

Health \& Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long\-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10\) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11\) County\-observed holidays
• One (1\) floating holiday per year

Paid Parental Leave\

• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full\-time and select part\-time positions:

• Professional learning \& development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)

Flexible work schedule\

METRO RideSponsor Program\

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health \& Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.*

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits \& Wellness website:www.benefitsathctx.com