Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Administrative Assistant in New Haven, Connecticut
Administrative Assistant
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 240924-3591CL-001
Location New Haven, CT
Date Opened 10/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $30.55* - $39.53/hour (*New State employees start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 10/8/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact?
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in making lasting, positive changes throughout communities across Connecticut!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas) ), Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cmhc/agency-files/cmhc-home-page) ) is currently recruiting for a part time Administrative Assistant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3591CL&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) in New Haven Connecticut. Under the general supervision of the Director of the Law and Psychiatry Division at CMHC, this position will independently provide highly complex administrative and secretarial support to the Division Director and to the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center ( CMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cmhc/agency-files/cmhc-home-page) )
LOCATION: 34 Park Street, New Haven Connecticut
SCHEDULE: Part time | 34 hours per week, Monday through Friday (specific hours will be discussed during the interview process)
PCN: 26755
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU *Benefits are pro-rated for part time positions.
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunitie s
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Plan and organize symposia, academic presentations, and special events sponsored by the Division.
Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues and complaints received by the Division.
Coordinate the annual recruitment for the forensic psychiatry fellowship program.
Prepare forensic reports and invoices for the Division Director and forensic psychiatry fellows.
Independently organize and schedule training sessions for judges, attorneys, psychiatric residents, forensic psychiatry fellows, and medical students.
Liaise with the Graduate Medical Education Office to prepare materials for the accreditation of the fellowship program.
Coordinate schedules and travel arrangements for the Division Director(s), forensic psychiatry fellows, and other individuals as requested by the Division Director.
Onboard and offboard forensic psychiatry fellows, residents, and medical students at the beginning and end of their training periods.
Organize and coordinate the preparation of public information pieces for the Division, including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date website, through collaboration with CMHC/Yale IT and Communications staff.
Prepare visual aids and background materials for academic presentations and manuscripts.
Answer telephones and respond to emails for the Division, referring messages to appropriate staff members.
Schedule meetings and prepare minutes.
Receive and distribute daily mail for the Division.
Prepare a wide variety of complex correspondence for Division leadership.
OUR MISSION
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction.
Please note:
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .
Selection Plan
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Please Note: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
AFTER YOU APPLY
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This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview .
Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
CONNECT WITH US
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in providing both office administration and secretarial support for a major program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs the most complex office administrative duties as described in the following areas:
TYPING:
Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;
Proofreads for content;
Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
FILING:
Designs office filing systems;
Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
Maintains, updates and reviews references materials and manuals.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices and/or policies) for own or manager's signature.
REPORT WRITING:
Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources and prepares statistical and/or narrative reports;
Analyzes information and may make recommendations.
INTERPERSONAL:
Acts for manager by interpreting established policies and procedures, etc.;
Troubleshoots by relieving manager of as much administrative detail as possible;
Acts for and regularly makes decisions in manager's absence (within prescribed limits of authority).
PROCESSING:
Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;
May make recommendations to supervisor.
SECRETARY:
Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);
Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;
Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;
Prepares expense accounts;
Makes travel arrangements.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
Authorizes purchases and payments (within prescribed limits of authority);
Develops input and prepares documentation for office and/or department budget;
Coordinates budget control and monitoring;
Develops office and/or department procedural manuals;
Assists in interviewing and hiring office support staff;
Trains office support staff;
May supervise office support staff;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
office administration and management;
department and/or unit policies and procedures;
proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;
business communications;
Knowledge of business math;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;
operate office suite software;
take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to manager).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 2 or its equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with courts or law offices.
Experience as an administrative assistant in a medical or university setting.
Experience in report preparation.
Experience in website or social media content development.
Experience in data tracking and management.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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