Are you an administrative professional looking to take the next step in your career? If so, look no further! Lancaster County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BHDS) is searching for motivated individuals with strong clerical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, who want to advance their career by utilizing those skills in a supervisory capacity.

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires supervisory work which involves supervising a clerical unit consisting of seven (7) staff. These employees engage in clerical processing, typing, filing, or other related clerical activities.

Duties include coordinating the unit's work with other clerical and non-clerical office units; making independent operating decisions concerning the appropriate disposition of work based upon experience and knowledge of office and departmental operations; and resolving personnel related issues involving members of the unit.

This position is responsible for all the business functions related to the BHDS office currently located at Eden Road. Technical and policy problems are discussed with administrative and management officials and changes in operating procedures are subject to review and approval.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts all training of new staff on the job functions of their position and retrains existing staff when needed.

Plans and assigns work to clerical staff after determining who is available and capable of performing the work.

Performs audits to ensure work standards are being met.

Assesses and writes annual evaluations for staff based on work performance and observations.

Performs the interviewing and hiring process for all potential candidates for vacant clerical positions.

Arranges and provides coverage of essential job duties assigned to employees under this position's supervision in times of lengthy absences or position vacancies.

Coordinate meetings, trainings, conferences, and public events. Prepares agendas, minutes and monitors the registration process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of moderately complex clerical work experience; or any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening test.
• Must have acceptable background check that includes FBI Clearance, PA State Police criminal history and ChildLine clearances. Clearances are required prior to the start of employment and may not be more than one year old at time of employment.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history in accordance with County policy.
• This position does not qualify for telecommuting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.¿