Administrative Support Assistant for Unit Manager

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

St. Charles Habilitation Center

Semi-Monthly Salary: $ 1,480.93

Apply by August 18, 2023

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers seeks an Administrative Support Assistant to provide administrative support to the Unit Manager’s office. Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Saturday/Sunday/Holidays as regular days off. Some flexibility with working hours maybe necessary.

Job Duties:

This is a second-level administrative support position that performs a variety of clerical, printing, and mail related tasks in support of a work unit. Employees at this level are required to have a knowledge of the procedures and processes applicable to the performance of the work and to organize their work on a daily or weekly basis by exercising independence and judgment that is greater than lower level positions. May provide work direction to lower-level positions.

The primary duties assigned to this Administrative Support Assistant position include:

• Maintains, with relative independence, a significant phase or segment of a clerical process or office activity and makes frequent decisions in accordance with agency policies, rules, or procedures.
• Types and edits a variety of materials, which may contain technical or specialized terminology.
• Supervises and trains staff performing clerical and other support tasks; plans work assignments; organizes and coordinates workflow; establishes priorities and deadlines; and reviews work for accuracy timeliness, and conformance with procedures and processes.
• Mentors and advises staff on work issues; evaluates employees’ performance; recommends or implements disciplinary/corrective action; and approves and monitors leave requests.
• Oversees and/or participates in the preparation of standardized reports.
• Attends meetings, maintains calendars and schedules; coordinates meeting logistics; and arranges travel and accommodations.
• Enters updates in data bases and/or retrieves information; develops spreadsheets and databases.

Eligibility:

You must have 1-3 years of relevant experience. DMH employees who have had disciplinary actions within the past 6 months will not be considered. This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training and other background information.

To Apply:

Online applications can be submitted at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/45d9ab6e-6b96-4043-b86c-d97afbddb7b1?jb=true 

Please upload a copy of your resume, college transcript(s) and three (3) letters of professional reference. 

OR you may submit a completed application, 3 letters of reference and college transcripts (if applicable) to Nancy Kimball, 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303 or by fax to (636) 926-1372.

For additional information on this vacancy or to request a facility application, contact the Personnel Office at (636) 926-1324 or by email nancy.kimball@dmh.mo.gov Submit all information prior to 4:30 p.m. August 18, 2023.

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.