Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 31990
Agency: Department of Social Services/Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SDSalary: $19.97Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit
The South Dakota Human Services Center- Administration Department is seeking qualified candidate to share in our mission of service to others. The Human Services Center is a publicly funded behavioral health campus providing services through a variety of programs to those living with mental illness and substance use disorders.
This position performs a combination of professional and secretarial duties, or high-level clerical support duties requiring independent judgement, analysis, and latitude in decision-making and problem-solving to administer assigned programs and to support office functions. Support functions include responding to and routing telephone calls; greeting staff and visitors; providing current information on services provided; opening and routing mail; assisting with provider credentialing process; licensure processes for healthcare facilities; establishing and maintaining computerized or manual files; accessing and retrieving on-line customer information; ordering office supplies; typing various forms of correspondence. In conjunction with secretarial and clerical support this position manages calendar and meeting schedules for executive staff.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: High School diploma or equivalent education.
Knowledge, Skills, and abilities: - general office procedures;
- record keeping procedures;
- formal meeting procedures and documentation i.e. notes, minutes, agendas;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; concisely provide information, explanations and instructions; and elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand;
- obtain and provide information by phone in a clear and courteous manner;
- demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
- maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions;
- organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines for self and other support staff and follow-up with minimal direction;
- operate office equipment such as a photocopier, fax machine, calculator, scanner;
- utilize computerized data system (Microsoft Office preferred but not required);
- independently recognize and define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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