State of Washington

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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community." Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) Location: Vancouver, WA (Vancouver Clark Office) Closes: 7/29/25 Salary: $3495 - $4653 Monthly The Vancouver Clark DCYF office is currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1). If you are looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development, then it is your lucky day! Our office is focused on creating a cohesive team that supports our workers as they learn and develop their skills. If you're looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development, apply today! Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity: In this position, you will play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient and healthy office flow. Your responsibilities will include performing various complex clerical projects, managing office priorities, and covering other positions in the unit. Also, this role is responsible for legal case management of court documents, orders, and managing deliveries. Confidentiality is always expected in this position. Some of what you'll do: • Answer a multi-line phone system in a fast-paced environment. • Greet clients, providers, and staff. • Act as liaison between clients and Social Service Specialists. • Screen calls and visitors. • Timely distribution of communication and documents. • Perform complex word processing tasks. • Coordinate and assist the Region office’s Social Service Specialists and staff. • Maintain vehicle schedules and mileage logs. • Keep inventory of office client resources. • Input and update data into FAMLINK, add or correct data as needed and create new case records as needed. • Maintain filing systems, databases, multiple tracking logs, and computer programs. What we're looking for (Required Qualifications): Two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing. OR Equivalent education and experience totaling two years of increasingly responsible office experience requiring keyboarding or typing. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: • Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (multi-level spreadsheet creation experience), and Adobe. • Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures and processes. • Previous experience drafting, editing, and sending electronic correspondence. • Previous experience editing, proofreading, and drafting memos and other forms of written documents. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following: • Cover Letter • Resume Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/ This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960. 05023