Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Kelso

Description

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: Kelso, WA

Closes: 6/24/25

Salary: $3393 - $4410 Monthly. The indicated salary does not include a 3% general wage increase effective July 1st, 2025.

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) to join our clerical team and provide administrative support to Social Service Specialists, supervisors, and community partners. Our ideal candidates will plan independently and initiate action to ensure work and office goals are met. If you like developing new work methods and solving problems, we encourage you to apply. 

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):

One year of clerical, office, or administrative experience.

 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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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/ 

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 [email protected]. 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.

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