Clerk II-Unit Clerk

• Assist people served with training to teach daily living and vocational skills.
• Establish and maintain positive supportive relationships with employees, individuals served and individual's family members and friends.
• Establish and maintain practices that ensure the accurate and timely flow of written and verbal communication within and between departments.
• Completes typing of all professional reports by date assigned.
• Files all documents accurately as assigned.
• Performs duties of other clerical staff in their absence.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Managers and Home Supervisors regarding individual’s clothing and personal items.
• Monitors, maintains, and orders supplies for staff and residents by assigned dates set by the supply department.
• Supplies are stored in a timely manner and problems reported to Unit Director.
• Facilitates the financial transaction process (including picking up and distributing money) as assigned.
• Continually enhance job performance by participating in career growth and developmental activities.
• Consistently performs special assignments to the performance expectations specified by the Residence Director.
• Ensuring all time keeping is entered correctly and approved by the Residence Director.
• Ensures that all staff receive benefits for DADS employees such as FMLA paperwork, extended sick requests.
• Ensure filing of staff files are maintained and updated as necessary.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, arithmetic; and or modern practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of office management.
• Skill in word processing or shorthand to take and transcribe dictation of automated equipment and software.
• Ability to type accurately at a speed consistent with work requirements.
• Ability to apply knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, or principles of office management to work problems; to keep complex and confidential records; to prepared automated equipment to format forms and tables; to train other employees.
• The Clerk II should demonstrate a dedication to public services and have a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
• The Clerk II should have a history of establishing positive relationships with co-workers, the ability to effectively communicate information to others and understand/carry out instructions.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• None
• Initial
• Screening
• Criteria: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of clerical experience.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.