What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Specialist Mental Health - Delray Beach position at Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County?
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Our Delray Beach office is seeking a detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic to join their team in the Mental Health department as a Court Specialist III! In Mental Health, the Clerk’s office accepts petitions for Baker Act and Marchman Act cases to protect individuals and families dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. In this role, you will have to opportunity to work closely with our Judicial partners, mental health professionals & facilities, and local law enforcement. In this role, will learn more about:
- Marchman Acts – treatment of a person allegedly abusing alcohol or drugs
- Baker Acts – involuntary institutionalization and examination of an individual
- Emergency Adult Protection Services
- And other important areas of law.
Due to the nature of these cases, the Mental Health department is a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines.
This position is eligible for a one dollar per hour stipend which has already been added to the salary advertised. The one dollar per hour stipend will be awarded upon completion of the introductory period. The stipend will no longer apply should the employee transfer out of this position.
*This position requires up to five days of mandatory onsite training which is conducted at the main courthouse (205 N. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401).
Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:
- Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
- Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
- Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
- Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:
- Work with a purpose
- Give back to the community
- Be part of a family
- Build your skills
- Pursue career advancement opportunities
- Reach your professional and personal goals
- Deliver excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude.
- Provide accurate, valid and complete information to the public by using the right methods/tools.
- Accept and screen court filings from the public and process them accordingly.
- Collect fees and balance cashier receipts against transactions.
- Maintain appropriate records and prepare/issue court documents.
- Certify copies of legal records and court documents.
- Record and file legal documents.
- High school diploma (or GED) supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant customer service experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data preferably in an automated systems and/or customer services environment; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks
Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at careers@mypalmbeachclerk.com or 561 355 4172.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
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