Administrative Assistant 1

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1
Requisition #: 715004-09102024
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 1st Shift – Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-6:30pm. Hours based upon agency need
Minimum Starting Salary: $19.87/per hour
Posting Start Date: 09/24/2024
Posting Close Date: 10/04/2024 at end of business/5:00pm EST*

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us.
*Submissions received after the Posting Close Date will not be considered.

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee is under close supervision from SPA2, as well as support assistance from other visitation supervisors and is responsible for scheduling visitation requests received from Intake and the Regions.

• This staff member will coordinate daily visitations with families/clients/caregivers/foster parents. Confirmation of visits/arrivals, ongoing communication with the support services supervisors, support staff and service teams to resolve any issues and report cancellations. This position will report daily / weekly discrepancies with ongoing visitation and communicate the schedule availability of staff on a daily basis for the purpose of identifying openings for other requests. This staff member will assure smooth transition from lobby to visitation room by communicating arrivals, terminated visits and general cancellations.
• Receives and processes visitation requests from Intake & Regions via hardcopy form, e-mail, phone, etc.; utilizes an online system to assign visits for SSA’s and CSW’s; schedules visits that may be one time only or multiple times per week for an extended period; maintains frequent contact with SSA’s, CSW’s, Foster Care agencies and service teams regarding the assignment, acceptance, decline, transportation and changes in visits; assures new and current visitation requests for accuracy and quality assurance. Assist visitation staff that need assistance during family visits.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 11 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• Additional Raisesover the next three years (based on continuous service)
• A true hybrid working environment!
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• More!

What will make you successful:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages and to read and write common vocabulary plus 3 courses in public relations (or 3 mos. exp.); or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate; 4 years clerical exp., typing speed of 50 wpm.; business school/college may be substituted for part of required experience; good writing and communication skills. Proficiency in Outlook, Office 2007.Excellent organizational/computer skills, time management, multitasking.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with automobile insurance that complies with Franklin County Children Services agency policy. Travel can occasionally include out-state-travel which may require airline travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Job-specific Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10-15 lbs.

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.87 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint?
• Are you willing and able to work 1st shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am-6:30pm?
• Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Columbus, OH 43223?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clerical: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43213 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43213

Salary : $50,000