Job/Position DescriptionClerk I - Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living CentersThe state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Clerk I, under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, will be responsible for entry-level clerical work in the Behavioral Health Services Department such as data entry, file maintenance, assistance with document request, attending meetings for completing minutes for the various committees within the department. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.and#149; Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, logs, document requests, and other related forms.and#149; Attends departmental meetings/committees to serve as a scribe.and#149; Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures, assists the Director of Behavioral Health Services with various clerical duties.and#149; Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records.and#149; Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data.and#149; Files and maintains supplies, forms, records, and reports.and#149; Perform data entry and retrieval.and#149; Provides compliance reportsand#149; Assists with departmentand#146;s new hire paperworkand#149; May make purchases with ProCardOther duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills Abilitiesand#149; Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.and#149; Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment.and#149; Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports,and#149; Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and written form.and#149; Knowledge of the facility Operating Procedures Manual (OPM).and#149; General knowledge of ICF/IID standards.and#149; Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.Initial Screening CriteriaGraduation from a standard high school or equivalent. Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel. Six (6) months experience in clerical or administrative duties. Additional InformationThe salary offered will follow HHS starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range.Applicants must p https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=610805 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.