Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
These are responsible, but supervised, positions involving basic clerical duties, providing support services for all units of BCCYS. Confidentiality is expected in all phases of employment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions
1. Typing - Family Service Plans/Reviews, Risk Assessment, Child Permanency Plans.
2. Performs data entry - Activity Slips, screening forms, in-home service invoice reconciliation, etc.
3. Performs miscellaneous typing transcription, Emergency Petitions/Exhibits for court, in-home reviews, family contacts.
4. Filing - open family files, closed family files, Child Abuse forms.
5. Copying/faxing - court packets, placement referrals, e-mail referrals.
6. Performs receptionist duties answer telephones, process mail, public contact.
7. Scanning - 1 yr. Closed family files, CPS files, closed adoption, information only referrals.
8. Shredding - all scanned files, used court packets, all confidential paperwork.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Working knowledge and use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
* Ability to type at a rate of 47 wpm with 85% accuracy.
* Ability to use specialized procedures and equipment, including personal computer.
* Ability to proofread.
* Ability to collect, organize and transfer information according to specific rules.
* Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with public and peers.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions with multi-faceted procedures.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to handle stress.
* Physical presence in the office is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds a distance of fifteen (15) feet or less.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office environment.

ABOUT US

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,582.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA 19601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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