2 Clerk II Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
County of Kent is Hiring a Clerk II Near Grand Rapids, MI
Job Responsibilities
The Community Action Division provides emergency assistance to Kent County residents. Our direct services include food security, utility assistance, eviction and foreclosure prevention, housing vouchers, self-sufficiency, transportation, and information & referral services. We also provided resources in the development & retention of affordable housing, public infrastructure, non-profit support, weatherization services and home repair services.
The successful candidate will join a group of dedicated staff working to improve the quality of life for Kent County residents by providing services, resources, education and advocacy to people in need.
Our goal is to help individuals and families in Kent County achieve lasting economic security and move out of poverty. We are committed to developing communities, expanding opportunities, and improving lives.
If you’re passionate about helping people in your community and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply for our Clerk II.
Duties of this position include: providing general office support; covering the front desk; assisting in collection of information for reports; performing financial and/or program related recordkeeping; assisting leadership in preparations for meetings; answering and making outgoing phone calls, greeting clients, offering information or referrals, and checking clients in for appointments; ordering office/program supplies and coding invoices.
Thank you for considering the Community Action Division as your next career opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have strong customer service skills, as well as excellent computer skills including experience with database entry and Excel spreadsheets. High school graduate or equivalent combined with a minimum of one year of successful clerical experience.
Spanish speaking ability, a willingness to participate in food distribution drives and the ability to lift 50 pounds are all strongly preferred.
Please note, this position is a part of our HireReach process. You will receive an email from Jofi Assessments and Skill Survey once you've applied. If you've already completed this process with Predictive Index, you will not have to retake the assessments.
Additional Information
*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values.
https://accesskent.com/Departments/HumanResources/pdfs/KC-Core-Values.pdf
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Benefit Summary
UAW - General Full-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General, Part-time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.
Dental Plan
Not eligible
Vision Plan
Not eligible
Life Insurance
Not eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
Paid Time Off
20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 9 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$34k-43k (estimate)
01/28/2024
07/26/2024
co.kent.de.us
DOVER, DE
200 - 500
1683
DAVID R BURRIS
$10M - $50M
Public Administration
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