Part-time Clerk (Health & Human Services) - Community Services

Company: County of Gwinnett
Location: Lawrenceville
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Class Summary . Gwinnett County Health and Human Services administers programs, manages senior centers and senior services programs (home delivered meals, transportation, homemaker services, information and assistance, and case management), a community center, and two "One-Stop" centers that provide space for a variety of community programs and agencies. The Part-time Clerk is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative support duties and providing critical support to the daily operations of Gwinnett County Senior Services. Essential Duties * Performs a variety of clerical functions, which mayincludetyping, answering phones from the public and legal community, filing, copying, faxing, opening and distributing mail, and/or performing other related activities. * Must be flexible and have excellent communication skills. * Driving a county vehicle to support in-home services as required. * Record keeping, data entry, and filing. * Other duties of a similar nature or level. Other Job Requirements/Information * This job entails fiduciary responsibility and will require a credit check. * This position will require fingerprinting. Minimum Qualifications * High school diploma or G.E.D. * Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. * Valid driver's license from state of residency. * CPR, First Aid Certified (must attain with the first six (6) months of employment or at the discretion of the department) * Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Preferred Qualifications * One year of administrative support or related office experience. * Previous work with seniors. Benefits Offered There are no benefits offered for this position. Additional Information Department of Community Services Gwinnett County Health and Human Services administers programs, manages senior centers and senior services programs (home delivered meals, transportation, homemaker services, information and assistance, and case management), a community center, and two "One-Stop" centers that provide space for a variety of community programs and agencies. For more information about this department, click here. About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2022 was about 983,656 and we've only continued to grow. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of his immediate staff and 13 department directors. The 13 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a mannerwhich stresses the County's values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: * Hiring Process * FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

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