THE POSITION
Are you seeking a fulfilling career in Human Services focused on enhancing the lives of others? The Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Children and Youth Services has an opening for a Clerk Typist 2. We are on the lookout for a dedicated and caring individual to become part of our team. We provide a nurturing work atmosphere, a comprehensive benefits package, and pathways for professional growth. If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply today.
In this position, responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, including but not limited to the use of the state database system (CPCMS), typing various case-related documents such as petitions, proposed court orders, subpoenas, notices, dockets, court orders, memos, bench warrants, motions, case records, forms, correspondence, and court summaries. Additional duties involve receptionist tasks, operating the switchboard, attending court hearings, docketing, distributing court documents, scheduling hearings and consultations, processing appeals, compiling statistics, and engaging with colleagues, agency staff, clients, and professionals. The role also requires maintaining and distributing supplies and forms, overseeing routine maintenance of office equipment including the fax machine, taking minutes at designated meetings, filing and organizing case materials, providing clerical support at other office locations as directed by the Clerical Supervisor, and performing other necessary activities to support the Legal Services Clerical Department and the agency's clerical functions.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
- Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
- Any combination of equivalent experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- 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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.