Clerk Specialist - Staffing Unit

Job Description

Woodward Resource Center, a State of Iowa Health & Human Services (HHS) facility, is seeking a Clerk Specialist to join our Staffing Unit. As a Clerk Specialist, you will assist in assuring work assignments are scheduled and filled, enter accurate and timely information from the staffing boards into the scheduling system on an ongoing basis, and serve as an expert for staffing and direct care payroll issues. This is a full-time position with a variable, non-standard schedule and opportunity for growth, development, and advancement.

About Woodward Resource Center (WRC)

At WRC, our mission is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. From the moment of admission, we're committed to providing quality care and support tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.

What You'll Do

• Assist Assistant Superintendent of Habilitation Services in assuring work assignments are filled and carried out.
• Complete time-keeper duties for the Habilitation Services Department using Kronos and Workday to assist in completing payroll processing every two weeks.
• Serve as a resource to WRC staff as appropriate in matters relating to scheduling, clerical and Habilitation Services. Respond to requests and coordinate services. Interpret personnel and timekeeping policies and procedures to direct care staff and their supervisors as needed.
• Coordinate with others within the Staffing Unit so that procedures used are consistent.
• Prepare reports, other typed materials, and general clerical work.
• Maintain staffing files and records including confidential/sensitive payroll and leave related matters.
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  

Key Competencies

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Respond to requests and questions related to the staffing unit regarding scheduling and payroll.
• Create and maintains department files.
• Provide confidential clerical support as needed.
• Follow directions and work independently.
  
  

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Benefits Of Joining WRC

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
  
  

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Join Us Today

If you are a responsible and reliable individual who takes pride in providing quality clerical work, we encourage you to apply for the Clerk Specialist – Staffing Unit position at WRC. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

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HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to three years of full-time clerical or closely related work;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalency or satisfactory completion of a recognized correspondence or formal job-related training course at the high school or equivalent level such as that offered by WIN, OEO, CEP, CIVEC or similar programs, for one year only of the required experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting nine months or thirty semester hours coursework in an accredited business school, college or university for each year of the required experience;

OR

certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of eighteen months of full time experience as a resident treatment worker or Clerk–Advanced.

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