Administrative Assistant (entry level) Job at Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH 44120

Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services (HHS) is a department within our County Government. HHS is made up of eight divisions and offices serving infants, children, teens, adults, seniors, and families across Cuyahoga County. Our mission is transforming lives at every age and stage through collaboration, innovation, and service—connecting people with the opportunity to live their best lives.

The Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) empowers seniors and adults with disabilities to age successfully, by providing resources and support that preserve their independence. DSAS is the mandated provider of Adult Protective Services (APS) in Cuyahoga County, and provides home-based care services, benefits assistance, outreach, and senior center programming, while advocating for the needs of the County's older adults. DSAS strives to keep seniors safe, supported, and independent, so they can live their best lives.

The administrative assistant supports operations of ongoing programs such as Adult Protective Services (APS), Aging and Disability Resources Center (ADRC), Centralized Intake (Hotline), and Information Services. Administrative assistant positions can be a launchpad to a fulfilling career in County government.

BENEFITS:

The County is known for competitive pay and excellent benefits including healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; optional flexible spending accounts (FSAs); wellness incentives; basic and supplemental life insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); transportation benefits; and more.

County employees contribute to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS),which offers a defined-benefit pension plan, and is consistently ranked as one of the best public pension funds in the nation. Employees may also elect to participate in an individual deferred compensation retirement program.

We are an employer of choice for job stability and work-life balance. Each year, employees receive 12 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days (increasing with length of service), and 15 days of sick leave. Employees may also qualify for parental leave, bereavement leave, and the opportunity to earn exchange time for hours worked over 40 in a single week.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists a County unit or department with administrative functions; communicates administrator or manager’s decisions to employees; monitors and coordinates assigned department activities; composes responses to correspondence and requests for information; gathers information and statistics and prepares reports for department’s use; schedules and coordinates meetings; prepares agendas; attends meetings to record minutes; maintains confidentiality.
  • Prepares various documents and copies of documents supporting office activities using standard office equipment; prepares and edits various technical and non-technical documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software; researches and gathers information and compiles routine and non-routine reports; submits letters for proofreading and signature; sets up and maintains files of correspondence and documents.
  • Performs record maintenance activities; maintains manual records or filing system; maintains computerized records system or databases; enters information into databases; receives, sorts, and assigns documents according to departmental procedures; places documents in appropriate file according to established records management systems; screens forms, applications, and documents to determine accuracy and completeness of information; identifies inconsistencies between data and database information; updates information in databases as required; produces reports of database information as requested.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma and two (2) year of administrative support experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 - $23.08 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cleveland, OH 44120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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