• Job Description

  Req#: 522572

  DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency. DCS has field office locations located throughout the state of Arizona, with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.

  ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1

  Job Location:

  3550 N. ORACLE ROAD
  TUCSON, ARIZONA 85705

  Posting Details:

  Salary: 14.1488
  

  Grade: 13
  

  Closing Date: 12/03/2023

  WHOARE WE?

  At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (“DCS”), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma. As an agency, we are proud to be a pillar of strength for our communities, and proud to do work each day that makes an impact on the world around us every day.
  
  If you are ready to play a vital role in our agency and have a passion to support the work we do with children and families, DCS is the place for you.
  
  Together we can make a difference through service!

  WHAT DOES AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I DO?

  A DCS Administrative Assistant I provides a variety of support services to management and staff in the assigned field office. A day in the life of an Administrative Assistant I can look like:
  
  • Inputting case notes, compiling case records and preparing cases for closure
  • Processing referral packets
  • Conducting research, ordering police reports and completing requests for medical/school records
  • Monitoring incoming phone calls and forwarding to appropriate units
  • Managing the office’s assigned vehicles and sign out logs
  • Maintaining filing systems and spreadsheets
  • Processing mail.
  

  WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?

  Knowledge of:
  Computers and software (Microsoft Office Suite), mobile devices, digital calendars (Outlook) & video conferencing (Microsoft Teams).
  Skill in:
  Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; general clerical functions such as, data entry and filling; verbal and written communication; time management and multi-tasking.
  Ability to:
  Prepare general correspondence accurately in a prescribed format; troubleshoot; take initiative and practice sound judgement.

  WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I?

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Level one Fingerprint Clearance card - Arizona.
  
  Selected candidates must be able to pass a background investigation and DCS Central Registry check.
  

  If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
  

  All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

  THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS! WE OFFER:

  As an employee of the Department of Child Safety you will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that can become effective as soon as two weeks after starting!
  Benefits include:
  - Paid sick leave.
  - Paid vacation that includes ten (10) holidays per year.
  - Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  - Competitive health and dental insurance plans.
  - Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
  We also offer optional employee benefits that include:
  - Vision coverage.
  - Short-term disability insurance.
  - Deferred compensation plans.
  - Supplemental life insurance.
  - Employee wellness plans
  
  Bi-Lingual Stipend
  DCS offers a Bi-Lingual Stipend to all interested and eligible DCS Employees who successfully complete a language proficiency exam. Qualifying employees will receive a $500 annual stipend paid in equal increments.
  
  If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at DCS!

  Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  RETIREMENT:

  Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of state employment.
  

  Contact Us:

  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2903.
  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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