Processing Assistant V - Permanency Planning

JOB This position is open until filled. The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone. The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. This position provides support to the Foster Care/Licensing/Adoptions Unit by performing administrative and clerical duties to support the work of the social workers in performing their job functions. Process payment invoices, track children in DSS custody and placement authority, complete paperwork, handle incoming client phone calls, and perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Program Administrator and DSS leadership. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm. Extra hours may be required to complete work assignments.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Key updates to the Child Placement and Payment System and SIS Database II. Conduct background checks on perspective adoptive or foster parents III. Organize and distribute mail and case paperwork. Assist with filing paperwork as needed. IV. Retrieve gas card receipts from the county cars every month and match them with invoices provided byfinance V. Answer and direct internal and external phone calls VI. Send and respond to e-mails VII. Maintain monthly reporting logs for foster care statistics and face to face visits VIII. Complete payment request for invoices provided by foster care placement providers IX. Make schedules for Permanency Planning Reviews and mail out notices X. Check fax machine throughout the day and distribute any received faxes XI. Refill paper trays in office copier and fax machine XII. Organize and execute the annual Christmas Cheer program XIII. Maintain and organize hard copies of court documents XIV. Breakdown closed foster care files and place them in the file room XV. Retrieve records from the file room when necessary XVI. Provide backup coverage for the

CPS PA-V XVII.

Perform other duties as assigned by the agency director to include emergency duty and assisting with displaced children and/or adults

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please Note:

If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.