What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHS Apprentice - Health and Human Services (1025) position at Coconino County?
Under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in assisting and shadowing in related field; performs related work as assigned.
After incremental training in the apprentice position, employee will be able to demonstrate the ability to assist and work independently, autonomously, and consistently perform job duties.
This is a Limited Appointment position with the end date of June 30, 2026.
(Illustrative Only)
- Works closely with program manager in all aspects of the job from field work to office paperwork and follow up that is required
- Learns and develops practical skills
- Adheres to workplace procedures as well as health and safety protocols
- Assists within the department, but also learn about other aspects of Coconino County
- Completes training associated with the position
- Receives, sorts, files and retrieves forms, correspondence and documents
- Compiles reports and summaries of work
- Updates, checks and completes records, forms and documents
- Verifies discrepancies and makes corrections
- Processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents
- Composes, formats, and types routine correspondence, reports, and other documents
- Operates and maintains a variety of office equipment
- Works closely with clients coming into the building for services
- May perform data entry
Essential functions of this position include: sitting for computer entry, typing, answering telephones, etc; working with and around other staff, administration, and citizens, etc; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand / wrist) for computer and phone work; vision acuity (near / far); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch and finger dexterity for using telephones and computers.
High School Diploma or G.E.D., a desire to work within specific program and one year of previous work experience in any industry OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBilingual in Navajo or Spanish
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills with attention to detail, exceptional patience, as well as be dependable and provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
Working knowledge of:
- Organization and planning
- Positively receiving feedback
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
Ability to:
- Work flexibly in a team and contribute to a supportive work environment
- Communicate effectively and respectfully, verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $45,560
