Administrative Specialist (Administrative Support II)

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Johnson County's Mental Health Department is recruiting for a full-time Administrative Support II position which will provide support for the Children and Family Services Division. This position will....

Job Description
* Creates, uses, and maintains spreadsheets and databases to organize information, produce standard reports, and track internal measures/outcomes/work completed by division, to include confidential and time sensitive material.
* Maintains files, both public and confidential, distributes reports, type form letters, manage calendars, and schedules meetings and interviews.
* Tracks grants and contracts, as well as expenditures for the grants; provides support to senior management and maintains a system for tracking the progress of the division; creates correspondence on behalf of senior management.
* Copies and collates documents; sorts and distributes mail and other time sensitive material(s).
* Orders, inventories, receives, and shelves routine supplies; reviews invoices/packing slips to ensure shipment is correct, and follows up on discrepancies; tracks expenditures.
* Answers phones, refers calls, gives standard information in response to phone, email and in person inquiries, and assists in scheduling appointments for clients.
* Assists in planning events, trainings, and any additional functions related to Children and Family Services.
* Greets visitors and maintains/administers appropriate safety procedures in secured environments.
* Acts as a backup to other administrative positions.

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of administrative support experience are required. May require KS/MO driver's license, depending on department or agency.

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred.

Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.