What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 (Part Time/WAE) position at DVA-LA Veterans Home?
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LVH219096ADM203202026
Department
DVA-LA Veterans Home
Opening Date
03/23/2026
Closing Date
3/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant 2 to support the operation of Administration Front Office Staff. This role is vital in providing secretarial assistance and overseeing a daily operation for the Administration, Human Resource and Fiscal. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, clerical experience, and the ability to maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment as well as handle confidential information. Join our dedicated team in serving those who served.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Answer the Phone
- Filing
- Relief for Resident Trust Fund (RTF)
- Relief for Front Desk Staff
Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Part Time / WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)
Work Schedule: Flexible
Compensation: $16.00 hourly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Adrainne Bergeron / Human Resource Specialist
Louisiana Veterans Home Human Resources
4739 Hwy 10
Jackson la. 70748
(225) 634-4349
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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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