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Health & Human Services Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Are you a clerical guru with exceptional customer service and a keen eye for detail? Our Health and Human Services department is currently seeking an Administrative Specialist who would be responsible for providing general office support work, processing and internal financial related duties. This position starts out paying $21.63/hr, benefits start within 60 days of hire, and there are countless opportunities for both growth and development! Apply today and know your career makes a difference for all of Sarasota County. About the Position
In this role you will...
- Greet and assist the public during operating hours to support H&HS staff.
- Respond effectively to incoming phone calls or visitors, advisory council members, and employees with a professional demeanor.
- Manage the calendars for the Health & Human Services (H&HS) Manager and as needed System Coordination and Contract Supervisors.
- Provide administrative support to Human Services Councils, Boards, and Workgroups.
- Complete meeting documentation/packets and sign-in sheets, maintaining electronic files documenting their activities, audio recording, completing meeting summaries, and PowerPoint equipment/needs.
- Coordinate Emergency Management (EM) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) preparedness communications and meetings in regard to disaster preparedness.
- Track H&HS employee hurricane season scheduled leave request and manage employee exemption process.
- Maintain P-Card for business related purchases, monitoring for office supplies and making bank deposits, preparing and sending payment requests to finance.
- Work as the lead for H&HS employee recognition (STAR).
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two to Five (2-5) years of clerical, administrative, and computer experience.
- NOTE: One year of college may substitute for one year of experience
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $21.63/hr
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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