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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Administrative Asst I-Habilitation Therapies in Corpus Christi, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionAdministrative Asst I - Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Administrative Assistant I will perform advanced secretarial work under the supervision of the Director of Habilitation Therapies, requiring application of varied complex work methods and procedures. Work requires familiarity with the computer and Microsoft Office applications, as well as regulations controlling the department, its functions, policies and procedures and the making of minor decisions in the application of such regulations. Work is subject to review. Unusual work problems are referred to supervisor. Performs routine and some complex clerical work. Daily duties involve answering correspondence, inventory of office supplies, ordering supplies, distributing mail, giving information, maintaining records and files, and preparing routine reports and maintain time sheets for HT department. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Answer routine inquiries explaining procedures, rules, and regulations. Coordinate flow of correspondence and other materials. Perform word processing and data entry on computer. This position is responsible for working cooperatively with the six departments under Habilitation Therapies as well as other departments on campus and for ensuring harmonious working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and co-workers to facilitate work and flow of information.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.1. Serves as administrative assistant to the Director of the Habilitation Therapies by performing routine/special duties as assigned (i.e., maintaining calendar of scheduled meetings, taking minutes, tra https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=613643 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.