Administrative Assistant, Intermediate (Internal Hennepin County Applicants Only)

Description

The Client and Community Restoration division is seeking an Employment Coordinator. This position is funded through DPS-OJP Community Crime Intervention and Prevention program grant.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Client and Community Restoration building, 3000 North 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55411. and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time, benefit earning position expected to last up to December 31st, 2025.

You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Plan implement and direct a Community Productive Day comprehensive employment readiness program.

• Provide supervision and work alongside the Case Management Assistant to provide individual job coaching. This includes resume writing, interview preparation and job search planning.

• Identify and build relationships with employers and facilitate participant hiring.

• Develop a process for providing support and follow-up for participants following hiring.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Six or more years of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Using the Correctional Services Technology Solutions (CSTS) client tracking system.

• Supervising staff and assisting them in work force development.

• Interpreting and administering client risk and needs assessment.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain working relationships within and outside organization.

• Perform complex general administrative work, including adapt to changing circumstances, manage competing priorities and respond to last minute requests. Work independently with minimal direction; prioritize work; handle multiple demands and competing priorities; and process documents efficiently.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

About the department:

The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us

612-348-7855

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County? Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

• Yes

• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Client and Community Restoration building, 3000 North 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55411. and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

03

In which of the following areas have you completed a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Public administration

• Business administration

• Related field

• None of the above

04

List your relevant education referencing area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided

05

How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to work force development in a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

06

Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience using CSTS and/or other correctional databases?

• Yes

• No

08

Describe your experience working with CSTS and/or other correctional databases, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience supervising staff and assisting them in workforce development?

• Yes

• No

10

Describe your experience supervising staff and assisting them in workforce development, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

Have you completed the Evidence-Base Practice (EBP) Corrections Professional Certificate Program?

• Yes

• No

12

How many years of experience do you have interpreting and administering client risk and needs assessments?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

13

Describe your experience interpreting and administering client risk and needs assessments, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

14

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email

• Department lateral/transfer process

• Department/unit bulletin board

• Employee Career Center (ECC)

• Employee Resource Group (ERG)

• HC Connect

• Human Resources of Hennepin County

• Hennepin County co-worker

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Supervisor/manager

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

15

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs