Administrative Assistant 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

THE POSITION

If you are an independent, detail-oriented person who enjoys a challenging and multi-faceted position, this would be a rewarding career opportunity for you! As an Administrative Assistant 1 with the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, our teams would rely on you to participate in providing the administrative, clerical, and fiscal support needed for success in programs and partnerships that help our aging community members access services and achieve a better quality of life, while maintaining independence and dignity. Apply now and find fulfillment in your career with an agency that offers an excellent benefit package and the advantage of a positive, team working environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will assist and support Area Agency on Aging care management staff, fiscal department, and administration in a variety of functions to assure efficient and accurate operation of the agency's data system. You will maintain information on the different service providers our agency partners with to ensure our system is accurate and work with your supervisor to resolve any issues or discrepancies. This includes verifying proper billing rates, helping providers resolve billing discrepancies and issues, and training and supporting other staff members in data entry and system utilization.

Work in this role also includes compiling and reconciling data to create a multitude of reports on various agency phases, provider meetings and phone calls, timesheets and statistics, and fiscal responsibilities. This is key for helping our teams have the data they need guarantee a high standard of care and service to Wayne County consumers. You will develop agendas for meetings and, in cooperation with the agency administrator, have the opportunity to participate in the development of grant proposals and long term plans. Work also involves providing ancillary support for the dispatching of notification letters, as well as maintaining and updating caseloads and reassigning cases. Apply now and be part of something bigger than yourself with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings / training.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

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Legal Requirements :

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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