This position is only open to qualified applicants who are active clients of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).

This position is through Pierce County's Supported Employment program. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are active clients of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and who currently receive and will maintain long-term employment support from a County-contracted Employment Service Provider

This position is 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Preferably with scheduled work time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in your administrative skills? This may just be the position for you! In this role you will support our Human Services Aging and Disability Resources team with many administrative duties and day to day office support. Your initial focus will be on a digitization project, as we move to get our paper files into digital files. Your work will help to keep administrative functions of the office running efficiently and effectively.

Why It's a Great Department: 

Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.We encourage you to learn more about our department by clickinghere.

Why it’s a Great Division:

The Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) Division has strong, committed, and passionate leadership. Employees of ADR are talented and diverse speaking 25 languages. We foster collaboration among teams, divisions, departments, and external partners. Our employees are engaged and caring individuals.

How to be Successful in the Role: 

You will bring with you your strong attention to detail and ability to organize well. Your experience in office and administrative support will guide your success in this role. Following written, pictorial, or verbal instructions and or procedures will be necessary as you learn and grow in this position.

Your Future in this Role: 

Once you’ve learned the day-to-day duties of this position, you will have opportunities to learn and take on additional tasks. In this role you will have the opportunity to learn about Human Services and the work of the ADR team. This is a position that can grow with you!

Core Daily Responsibilities: 

Tasks may vary depending on skills/experience of the employee

• General mail support: collecting, sorting notifying appropriate people, filing copies, packaging and sending
• Updating client information in external database
• Preparing mailings: printing, stuffing and labeling
• Digitization of paper records: scanning, renaming and organizing documents electronically
• New hire packet assembly

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Reading and typing
• Ability to operate office equipment including scanner, printer, copier and shredder
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to follow written or pictorial procedures
• Familiarity with basic computer navigation
• Organized
• Ability to comply with HIIPA confidentiality requirements
• An updated resume included with the application
  • If you wish to submit a video resume rather than uploading a written resume with the application, please send video resume to PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov, with “Video Resume – Applicants Name” as the subject line of the email.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Job will include support to multiple divisions within Human Services
• Job may entail interface with Pierce County residents
• Job may include working with sensitive personal information

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you wish to submit a video resume in lieu of attaching a resume with the application, please send video resumes to PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov, with “Video Resume – Applicants Name” as the subject line of the email.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?