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Job Location: Administrative Support for Children’s Division Laclede County

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Children’s Division is looking for candidates to fill the position of Administrative Support Assistant.

This position provides administrative and clerical support to the training unit. The Administrative Office Support Assistant supports day-to-day operations by scheduling, managing records, tracking basic data, and providing customer service. The role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and work within multiple systems and processes.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate meetings and training logistics, including scheduling, calendars, and virtual meeting setup
- Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and distribute summaries or minutes
- Serve as a point of contact for the training unit, responding to routine inquiries and directing requests as needed
- Maintain electronic records and filing systems in accordance with agency guidelines
- Enter, update, and retrieve information in agency systems and tracking tools
- Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint for routine administrative and tracking tasks
- Maintain basic spreadsheets or logs to support reporting and coordination
- Assist with office and training-related support tasks, including supply ordering and expense documentation
- Learn new systems, software, and procedures as needed to support unit operations

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