Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$2,481.75/mo - $3,404.91/mo
1+ years expThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support to the unit supervisor and staff, interacting routinely with both DFPS staff and the general public.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Answers and screens telephone inquiries; takes and routes messages and records intake information for referral to caseworkers. Greets visitors, responds to general questions, and directs callers to proper location
Prepares correspondence, forms narratives, travel vouchers, meeting notes, performance evaluations, and other documents to support work of the unit
Assists staff in matters of office processes and operations including, solving office software and equipment problems such as copy and fax machines to duplicate and transmit materials. Assists with sorting and routing mail
Prepares various forms, including time and leave, and arrangements and reimbursement for travel, in addition to assisting with training activities as needed to back-up other unit administrative assistants
Maintains a system for progress updates, and develops and maintains various forms, case files and reports
Performs data entry into IMPACT and other electronic programs and systems. Provides program and agency information and/or makes referrals to other community resources
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
One year full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Skill in using Microsoft Works or Windows environment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill in effective verbal and written communication
Skill in working in an office supporting several staff members
Ability to interact with all levels of staff
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages at an advanced level
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
Ability to work with confidential information
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as fax, copying, and adding machines
Preferred
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
Company
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is in charge of guarding those who are not guarded, such as children and the elderly.
10001+ employees
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Prarthana Basireddy
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Subia
Chief Financial Officer
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