Dshs DDA Administrative Assistant 3

DSHS DDA Administrative Assistant 3

The Stabilization Assessment and Intervention Facility (SAIF) within the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to join our team of dedicated professionals in Gig Harbor, WA. Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!

Under the direction and supervision of a Stabilization Assessment Intervention Facility (SAIF) Program Administrator this position provides support for the SAIF Administration office. You will include Administrative support and assistance for the purpose of facilitation of department  managers/supervisors and or relieving the manager and or staff members of day to day clerical responsibilities.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Perform confidential administrative office management assignments and administrative assistance for SAIF Program Administrator

• Composes professionally cogent grammatically correct correspondence, reports and documents as directed by/on behalf of the program manager

• Receives delegated administrative assignments requiring substantial knowledge of a variety of supportive requirements

• Provides executive level assistance by reviewing, researching, organizing, prioritizing and preparing information to the SAIF Program Administrator

• Liaison to convey information to and from visitors, families and staff to/from all office personnel at present location

• Performs clerical tasks for the program such as filing, processing the mail, answering and transferring phone calls and performing reception duties for the office

• Audit and maintain all participant financial records

We are looking for professionals with:

High school diploma or GED AND 3 years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.

Formal education and/or training in office, bookkeeping or accounting will substitute year-for-year for the experience.

Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 07016.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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