Office Assistant

Southeast Human Service Center - Fargo, ND - Office Assistant Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for the ND Department of Health and Human services, you will endure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. As an Office Assistant you will provide support for the clients and staffs at Southeast Human Service Center. This position is detailed-orientated providing support and maintaining schedules, assisting staff with requests, and interacting, scheduling, and updating insurance and demographic information with clients via phone or face to face. To thrive in this position , you must be an action-oriented problem-solver. You take pride in making someone feel welcomed, heard, and helped. You are able to work independently as well as in groups and can juggle multiple, detailed tasks. You are able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with all types of people. You exemplify the ideals of respect, confidentiality, courtesy, and helpfulness. To be considered for this position , you are required to have a high school diploma or GED and two years of office support, clerical, or secretarial work experience. Coursework in vocational office support closely related program may substitute for the work experience requirement for a year for year basis if it provided the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Proficiency in keyboarding, specific software, grammar, spelling skills may be required. About HHS : ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources. Location : ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Carolyn Tago at ctago@nd.gov or at 701-298-4485. Employing Unit: ND HHS - Southeast Human Service Center Telephone Number: 701-298-4500TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.